Bradford Pennsylvania Map

About Bradford, Pennsylvania

Bradford is a locality in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,683. The population density is 898.1 people per km². Bradford is located at 41.9559°N, 78.6439°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16701.

Bradford, Pennsylvania, lies cupped in the rolling hills of McKean County, a landscape of dense woodlands and the sinuous paths of creeks. It lies 31.9 miles east-south-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 108°T), and is situated 1.7 miles east-north-east of University of Pittsburgh Bradford. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, a testament to the persistent, moist climate that nourishes the thick forests blanketing the surrounding terrain. Shadows stretch long and cool across the valleys as the sun dips, painting the eastern slopes in hues of russet and ochre, while the western faces begin to deepen into shades of indigo. The roads, often winding like forgotten streams themselves, trace the contours of the land, revealing glimpses of stone-walled farmsteads and the occasional weathered barn, silent witnesses to generations who have worked this fertile, if sometimes challenging, ground. This corner of Pennsylvania echoes with the deep thrum of industrial history, particularly its legacy in oil and timber that once fueled its growth. While the boom times have subsided, a hardy spirit persists in Bradford, a resilience born from the demanding nature of its early development. The Bradford Creek, a vital artery through the town, still murmurs its constant song, a reminder of the waterways that shaped early livelihoods and continue to offer quiet moments of reflection. The town's architecture, a mix of sturdy brick buildings and more modest residential structures, speaks of a practical, no-nonsense character, where the rhythm of daily life is often dictated by the changing seasons and the enduring pull of the natural world.

About This Bradford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradford, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.955896, -78.643916. 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 McKean County.

Detailed location data for Bradford includes the ZIP code (16701), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of McKean County (Smethport), and school district assignment (Bradford Area 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.