Bradford Rhode Island Map
Bradford, Rhode Island — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bradford, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Bradford, Rhode Island
| City | Bradford |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.398989 |
| Longitude | -71.737011 |
| Population | 1,511 |
| Density | 305.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bradford, Rhode Island
Bradford is a locality in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,511. The population density is 305.3 people per km². Bradford is located at 41.3990°N, 71.7370°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2891.
Bradford rests in a hollow where the Pawcatuck River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, begins to broaden, its banks softened by the encroaching wildness of coastal Rhode Island. It lies 19.0 miles east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 81°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-north-east of Westerly. The landscape here is a tapestry of low, rounded hills, their slopes cloaked in a scrubby, resilient growth of oak and pine, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn and the straight, determined lines of old stone walls. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of salt marsh and damp soil, hinting at the proximity of the ocean and the slow, steady pulse of the tides. Even the sunlight seems to take on a different quality, filtering through the dense foliage with a muted, almost watery glow, casting long, soft shadows across the quiet roads. The history of Bradford is intrinsically tied to the Pawcatuck, once a vital artery for industry. For generations, its waters powered mills that hummed with the manufacture of textiles, their brick facades now standing as silent monuments to a bygone era, some repurposed for new lives as artisan studios or apartments. The economy, once driven by the steady churn of machinery, has shifted, leaning now on the broader appeal of its riverside setting and its proximity to the coast, drawing visitors who seek a quieter kind of charm. This is a place where the past is not a forgotten relic but a tangible presence, visible in the sturdy architecture and the enduring landscape, a subtle reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the people who have called Bradford home.
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About This Bradford Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bradford, Rhode Island 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 Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bradford is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bradford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
