Bradford New Hampshire Map

About Bradford, New Hampshire

Bradford is a locality in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. It is a small community with a population of 372. Bradford is located at 43.2701°N, 71.9601°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3221.

Bradford rests in a quiet fold of New Hampshire, where rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broader, sun-drenched meadows. It lies 21.7 miles west-north-west of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 282°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-west of Henniker. The land here is a patient canvas of granite outcrops, ancient stone walls that still delineate fields, and pockets of dense woodland where the air hangs cool and smells of pine needles and damp earth. The valley floor, carved by the gentle persistence of the Warner River, offers fertile ground, its banks often fringed with willows that weep their delicate branches towards the water. Even on a bright afternoon, there’s a certain stillness that settles over Bradford, a hushed quality that seems to absorb sound, as if the very air is listening. The history of Bradford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered barns and the hushed narratives of its founding families. Originally settled as a farming community, its economy has long been tied to the land, a legacy that still whispers through the quiet hum of agricultural operations and the occasional roadside stand offering the season's bounty. While the early days saw a reliance on timber and small-scale manufacturing, the present-day character of Bradford is shaped by a blend of enduring rural traditions and a growing population seeking refuge from the clamor of larger cities. The Warner River, though no longer powering mills, remains a vital artery, its presence a constant, soothing murmur in the background of everyday life in Bradford.

About This Bradford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradford, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.270077, -71.960082. 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 Bradford and Merrimack County.

Detailed location data for Bradford includes the ZIP code (03221), telephone area code (603), county seat of Merrimack County (Concord), and school district assignment (Kearsarge Regional School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bradford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.