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Bradshaw Maryland Map

Explore Bradshaw, Maryland, 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 Bradshaw, Maryland

How to Use This Bradshaw, Maryland Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bradshaw, Maryland. 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 Maryland 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 Bradshaw.

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	Bradshaw
State	Maryland (MD)
County	Baltimore County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	39.423163
Longitude	-76.381071
Population	5,200
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	21087
Area Code	240, 301
County Seat	Towson

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About Bradshaw, Maryland

Bradshaw is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Bradshaw is located at 39.4232°N, 76.3811°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21087.

Bradshaw commands a landscape defined by the persistent, silver-threaded movement of the Little Gunpowder Falls as it carves a path through the verdant landscape. It lies 1.4 miles west-southwest of Joppa, MD (from Joppa, MD: bearing 240°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-southwest of Bel Air South. The surrounding terrain maintains a quiet dignity, marked by the proximity of Rumsey Island just a short distance away and the expansive greenspace of Gunpowder Falls Sp, which serves as a sanctuary for local wildlife. Travelers looking toward the horizon may catch a faint, hazy silhouette of Rock Ridge standing as a silent sentinel against the sky. Water remains a constant presence here, with the Atkisson Reservoir providing a tranquil basin four miles inland and the salt-tinged influence of Baynes Cove drifting in from the nearby coast. When the evening light catches the reeds and marshy edges, the entire expanse of Bradshaw takes on a somber, muted glow that feels both ancient and enduring.

Historical development in Bradshaw followed the rhythm of the water and the needs of those who settled along the fertile banks of the river. Early industry found its footing in the natural resources of the basin, shifting over generations from agrarian roots to the steady, industrious pace of modern trade. Today, the local economy reflects a blend of small-scale commerce and service sectors that keep the gears of the neighborhood turning without unnecessary clamor. The legacy of the land is preserved in the work of those who labor in the quiet sectors of the local economy, finding stability in the persistent flow of the nearby currents. Residents of Bradshaw often speak of a certain tenacity in the local character, a trait born from years of adapting to the changing seasons and the shifting demands of the regional market.

Cultural life here is defined by an understated resilience and a profound appreciation for the natural beauty that anchors the region. Gunpowder Falls Sp acts as the primary hub for communal gatherings, where the seasonal change of leaves draws visitors to the trails that wind through the dense, protective canopy. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the surrounding landscape ensures that the residents stay deeply connected to the outdoors. Celebrated figures have occasionally emerged from the broader region, yet the spirit of the place remains rooted in the daily efforts of its own people rather than the fame of individuals. Those who walk the quiet paths of Bradshaw often find that the stillness of the afternoon is the most memorable landmark of all, a subtle reminder of the landscape that persists long after the sun has dipped below the trees.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gunpowder Falls Sp (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 150° SE
Chell Road Tot Lot (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 117° SE
Erwin Drive Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 096° E
Cove Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.7 mi, 178° S
Union of Brothers and Sisters of Ford's Asbury Lodge No. 1Sisters of Ford's Asbury Lodge No. 1 (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 240° SW
Gunpowder Falls State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 353° N
Jericho Covered Bridge (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 352° N
St. John's Parish (Gunpowder) (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 314° NW
Kingsville Bull (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 326° NW
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Maryland (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 080° E
Winters Run Conservation Area (Singer Road Park) (Local Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 034° NE
Abington Elementary School (Recreation Easement) — 4.7 mi, 040° NE
Horizon Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 354° N
Edgewood Middle School Planetarium (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 091° E
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 198° S
Go Fish (Aquarium) — 8.0 mi, 224° SW
Harford Artists Gallery (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 012° N
Double Rock Park (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 246° SW
Natural History Society of Maryland (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 240° SW
Carpe Librum (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 247° SW
Strand Theatre Co. (Theatre) — 10.8 mi, 243° SW
Harford Community College - Joppa Hall (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 027° NE
Flagship Cinemas (Cinema) — 11.0 mi, 218° SW
Northampton Furnace (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 275° W
Furnace (Historic Ruins) — 11.1 mi, 280° W
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine (National Monument) — 15.1 mi, 224° SW · 47 acres
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.3 mi, 058° NE · 96k acres
Patuxent Research Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.6 mi, 218° SW · 26k acres

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