Bradford New York Map

About Bradford, New York

Bradford is a locality in Steuben County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Bradford is located at 42.3712°N, 77.1089°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14815.

Bradford rests in a landscape shaped by the persistent sculpting of water and ice, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous and coniferous forests, slope down to the gentle, shimmering expanse of the south end of Seneca Lake. It lies 24.8 miles north-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 322°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-east of Urbana. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the fainter, earthy perfume of damp soil after a passing shower. Open fields, stitched with the vibrant hues of summer wildflowers, break the dense woodland, their boundaries often marked by stone walls that seem to have grown from the very earth. The sky above Bradford is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly at dusk when the light softens, bleeding pastel oranges and purples across the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows that deepen the contours of the land. The history of Bradford is etched into the weathered wood of its older buildings and the quiet resilience of its people, a narrative intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region and the steady hum of small-scale industry. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a new beginning, established a community that has since weathered economic shifts and population changes, always retaining a distinct character. The local economy, while perhaps modest, thrives on the land – agricultural enterprises, vineyards that yield wines tasted across the state, and small businesses that serve the needs of the residents and the occasional visitor. The proximity to the lake, a significant artery for both recreation and a subtle economic driver, influences the rhythm of life, drawing people to its shores for summer solace and offering a constant, murmuring reminder of nature's enduring power.

About This Bradford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bradford, New York 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 Bradford and Steuben County.

Detailed location data for Bradford includes the ZIP code (14815), telephone area code (607), county seat of Steuben County (Bath), and school district assignment. 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.