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2016 Map of Bradford

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bradford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bradford serves as the central hub for this portion of West Tennessee, situated between the South Fork Obion River to the north and the Rutherford Fork Obion River to the south. The landscape is defined by its agricultural character and a dense network of country roads, connecting long-standing small communities like Skullbone and Idlewild. The terrain is drained by numerous tributaries including Bear Cr, Locust Grove Cr, and Dry Cr, which carve subtle valleys across the Gibson County countryside.

Local history is deeply rooted in the area's rural burial grounds and crossroads hamlets. Genealogists can identify several key locations such as Olivers Chapel Cem, Mount Pisgah Cem, and Vaughns Grove Cem. The map documents the persistent settlement patterns of the region, from the primary corridor through Bradford to outlying points like Tuckers Corner, Lynn, and Four Points, each anchored by historical family names and local landmarks.