Canton Bradford County Pennsylvania Map

About Canton Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Canton Bradford County is a locality in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,918. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Canton Bradford County is located at 41.6580°N, 76.8480°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17724.

Canton Bradford County rests in a valley carved by ancient glaciers, where the land rises and falls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 29.9 miles north-north-east of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 15°T), and is situated 0.3 miles east-north-east of Canton. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer evenings, carries the mingled scents of damp earth and the sweet, faint perfume of distant hayfields. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of dense forest and open pasture, form the surrounding embrace, their slopes often softened by a haze of morning mist that clings like a whispered secret. The Tioga River, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the broader landscape, its presence a constant murmur in the quietude, reflecting the vast, ever-shifting canvas of the Pennsylvania sky. The character of Canton Bradford County is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the natural world still holds a commanding presence, its rhythms dictating the pace of days. The history of Canton Bradford County is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once boomed, the towering pines that graced these hills providing the raw material for a burgeoning nation. Later, farming became the backbone, the fertile soil yielding crops and supporting a way of life that valued hard work and neighborly cooperation. While the grand lumber mills are long gone, echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the enduring sense of self-reliance among its residents. Today, agriculture continues to be a vital part of the local economy, alongside small businesses that serve the needs of the surrounding rural communities. The annual Bradford County Fair, a vibrant celebration of harvest and heritage, draws crowds from miles around, a testament to the enduring traditions that bind this place together.

About This Canton Bradford County Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton Bradford County, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.658, -76.848. 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 Canton Bradford County and Bradford County.

Detailed location data for Canton Bradford County includes the ZIP code (17724), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bradford County (Towanda), 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 Canton Bradford County is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.