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About University of Pittsburgh Bradford, Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh Bradford is a locality in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 974. The population density is 786.5 people per km². University of Pittsburgh Bradford is located at 41.9443°N, 78.6727°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16701.

University of Pittsburgh Bradford rests in a landscape shaped by the persistent sculpting of water and wind, where rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of hardwood forests, descend into the valleys of the Allegheny River watershed. It lies 30.7 miles east-south-east of Jamestown, NY (from Jamestown, NY: bearing 110°T), and is situated 1.7 miles west-south-west of Bradford. The air here, particularly in the hushed hours of late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of fallen leaves and the cool breath exhaled by the surrounding woodlands. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, spills in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the emerald mosses clinging to ancient stones and the rough bark of towering oaks. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rise and fall that speaks of glacial history and the slow, inexorable work of erosion, creating a sense of enclosure and quietude that defines the character of this region. The economic currents that have flowed through University of Pittsburgh Bradford have long been tied to the resources of the land, from the early days of logging that cleared these slopes to the later exploitation of oil and gas that brought periods of boom and bust. Today, while timber and agriculture still hold a presence, the presence of the University of Pittsburgh Bradford itself signifies a shift, a growing emphasis on knowledge and service industries that seeks to anchor its future. This educational institution, a beacon of learning in McKean County, draws students and scholars into a community that has a deep-rooted connection to its past, evident in the well-maintained Victorian architecture of older homes and the enduring traditions of its people. The distinctiveness of University of Pittsburgh Bradford lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the quiet hum of its daily life, the steady flow of its small rivers, and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, who navigate the seasons with a resilient grace.

About This University of Pittsburgh Bradford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of University of Pittsburgh Bradford, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.9443, -78.6727. 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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford and McKean County.

Detailed location data for University of Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh Bradford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.