1954 Map of Bradford

About this map

Bradford serves as the central hub of this mid-century agricultural landscape, situated along the Gulf Central Illinois Railroad corridor. The geography is defined by the winding paths of the South Fork Obion River to the north and the Rutherford Fork Obion River to the south, creating a fertile lowland punctuated by numerous creeks like Toms Creek and Bear Creek. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted rural community, with small hamlets such as Skullbone, Idlewild, and Four Points distributed across the Gibson and Weakley county lines.