Bradford Ohio Map

About Bradford, Ohio

Bradford is a locality in Miami County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,674. The population density is 747.4 people per km². Bradford is located at 40.1323°N, 84.4308°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45308.

Bradford lies where the land begins to soften, a quiet settlement cradled by the gentle contours of Miami County. It lies 13.6 miles west-north-west of Troy, OH (from Troy, OH: bearing 298°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Piqua. The terrain here is a subtle undulation of fertile farmland, where the rich Ohio soil yields to the patient hand of cultivation, stretching out in broad, sun-drenched rectangles. Creeks, like threads of quicksilver, trace their meandering paths through the landscape, their banks often lined with the stoic presence of mature trees, their leaves catching the afternoon light in a shifting mosaic. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the distant hum of farm machinery or the plaintive cry of a hawk circling high above, a sound that seems to echo the open, unhurried character of the place. The history of Bradford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet industry that has sustained it. Originally a hub for agriculture, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the changing tides of the rural economy, its small businesses and residences bearing the quiet dignity of decades past. The railroad once played a vital role, its iron arteries connecting this corner of Ohio to the wider world, a legacy hinted at by the enduring presence of older brick structures that speak of a more bustling era. Today, Bradford continues to be a place where neighbors know each other's names, where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the steady pulse of community, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the land and to one another.

About This Bradford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradford, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.132272, -84.430783. 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 Miami County.

Detailed location data for Bradford includes the ZIP code (45308), telephone area code (937), county seat of Miami County (Troy), and school district assignment (Bradford Exempted Village 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.