Wyoming, Rhode Island — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wyoming, Washington County.
| City | Wyoming |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.515378 |
| Longitude | -71.701456 |
| Population | 320 |
| Density | 157.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Wyoming is a locality in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It is a small community with a population of 320. The population density is 157.2 people per km². Wyoming is located at 41.5154°N, 71.7015°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Wyoming, Rhode Island, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the more recent hand of man. It lies 19.4 miles east of Norwich, CT (from Norwich, CT: bearing 92°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Kingston. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of mixed hardwoods and pines, slope gently towards the Pawcatuck River, its waters a cool, brown ribbon winding through the terrain. Fields, some still actively farmed, others surrendered to the advance of wild grasses and brambles, punctuate the woodland, their boundaries often marked by the weathered grey stone of ancient walls. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of earth and pine needles, a fragrance deepened by the proximity of the coast, a subtle tang of salt that can be detected on the wind, particularly as dusk begins to settle, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading gold. The history of Wyoming is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of southern Rhode Island, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the dependable flow of the Pawcatuck. For generations, farming and the mills that harnessed the river's power formed the backbone of its economy, their remnants – the occasional crumbling foundation, the overgrown millpond – hinting at a past of quiet industry. Today, while agriculture still holds a place, the character of Wyoming is increasingly defined by its proximity to the broader coastal communities, drawing those who appreciate a more rural, unhurried existence while remaining within easy reach of seaside attractions. The very stones of the old farmhouses seem to absorb the quiet passage of time, their sturdy forms a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wyoming, Rhode Island with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wyoming and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wyoming is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wyoming is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |