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Tiverton Rhode Island Map

Explore Tiverton, Rhode Island, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Tiverton, Rhode Island

How to Use This Tiverton, Rhode Island Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Tiverton, Rhode Island. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Rhode Island or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Tiverton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Tiverton
State	Rhode Island (RI)
County	Newport County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.654015
Longitude	-71.200391
Population	7,809
Density	721.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	02878
Area Code	401
County Seat	Newport
School District	Tiverton School District

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About Tiverton, Rhode Island

Tiverton is a locality in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,809. The population density is 721.5 people per km². Tiverton is located at 41.6540°N, 71.2004°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 02878.

Tiverton occupies a distinct position where the land yields to the expansive waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 8.5 miles north-northeast of Newport East, RI (from Newport East, RI: bearing 27°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-southwest of Fall River. The Quaket River carves its path through the landscape, serving as a vital artery that directs the flow of the tides toward the horizon. To the north, the elevation rises toward Jiley Hill, providing a subtle verticality to the terrain that contrasts with the low-lying coastal edges. Travelers may catch a glimpse of the quiet waters of Hen Island sitting silently off the shore, a solitary speck against the shifting blue. For those seeking the stillness of inland waters, Stafford Pond offers a tranquil retreat just a few miles from the salt-heavy air. The atmosphere here possesses a certain clarity, where the light at dusk catches the salt spray and turns the coastal vegetation into shades of muted violet and gray.

Tiverton carries a legacy rooted in early colonial settlement, having evolved from agrarian origins into a place that balances a quiet residential character with its maritime heritage. Local industry has historically looked toward the water, favoring small-scale fishing and trades that respect the natural rhythms of the coast. While the bustling commerce of larger hubs remains distant, the economy here is sustained by a steady, independent spirit that values craftsmanship and local stewardship. The land, once largely defined by the toil of farms, now supports a variety of private enterprises that maintain the open, uncrowded feel of the countryside. Residents often find that the pace of life is dictated by the turning of the seasons rather than the demands of heavy industry. This measured existence allows the quiet history of the region to persist, undisturbed by the frenetic expansion found elsewhere in the state.

Cultural life in Tiverton finds its center at Grinnell'S Beach & Historic Landmark, where the community gathers to observe the meeting of land and sea. The identity of the area is further shaped by the presence of The Glen, a basin that offers a reprieve from the coastal winds and provides a different, sheltered perspective on the local geography. While the town remains largely private in its social offerings, it has served as a place of residence for notable figures such as the prominent author Gertrude Atherton, who once found inspiration in these quiet coastal surroundings. Public gatherings often favor the natural beauty of the shoreline, where the heritage of the region is preserved in the simple, weathered architecture that lines the streets. Tiverton maintains a character that is defined by its restraint, preferring the subtle beauty of a winter storm or the sharp clarity of a spring morning over loud, manufactured spectacle. The enduring appeal of the region lies in this refusal to be anything other than what it is, a place where the geography dictates the mood of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tiverton Trout Pond (State Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 159° S
Stonebridge W.D. Lots (Waterfowl Production Area) — 1.8 mi, 113° SE
Fort Barton Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 190° S
Grinnell'S Beach & Historic Landmark (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 199° S
Gull Cove Fishing Area (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 229° SW
Teddys Beach (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 205° SW
Boyds Marsh (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 241° SW
Town Pond (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 240° SW
Pokanoket Tribal lands (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 312° NW
Picture Show at SouthCoast Marketplace (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 061° NE
Mt. Hope Farm (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 292° W
Weetamoo Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 164° S
Weetamoo Woods Fee (Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 163° S
Founder's Brook Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 234° SW
Statue of Roger Williams (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 263° W
Latham Cornell Monument (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 132° SE
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 270° W
Fort Butts Revolutionary War Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 224° SW
Herreshoff Marine Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 280° W
Bristol County Courthouse (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 287° W
Bristol Historical and Preservation Society Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 286° W
Burnside Memorial Building (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 285° W
Linden Place Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 287° W
Brian Fox Studios (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 028° NE
Arch Ceramics Gallery (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 173° S
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 6.1 mi, 243° SW
Burr's Hill Park Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 6.3 mi, 317° NW
Made in Warren Arts Collective (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 321° NW
Newport Polo (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 200° S
Cape and Islands Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 7.9 mi, 150° SE

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