The Bradford County Florida map covers a small rural county in inland northeast Florida. Starke is the county seat, while Lawtey, Hampton, and Brooker form smaller incorporated communities in other parts of the county.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 28,307 residents on July 1, 2025. Outside Starke, the landscape includes pine forests, farms, lakes, wetlands, and low-density settlements.
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Map Coverage and Three A3 Versions
The download includes color, black-and-white, and outline maps. The labeled versions locate selected communities, while the outline removes existing labels and fills for custom annotation.
This Bradford County Florida map focuses on the modern county boundary and its relationship to Baker, Union, Alachua, Putnam, and Clay counties. It is not a highway atlas, parcel survey, flood map, or correctional-facility plan.
| Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Inland northeast Florida |
| County Seat | Starke |
| 2025 Population Estimate | 28,307 |
| Incorporated Places | Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, and Brooker |
| Major Water System | Santa Fe River and local lakes |
| Regional Character | Rural communities, forests, farms, and transportation services |
Starke as the County Seat
Starke contains the courthouse, principal county offices, schools, shopping, and regional services. U.S. Route 301 and state highways connect the city with Jacksonville, Gainesville, and other north Florida destinations.
Although Starke is the main population and government center, much of the county remains rural. Seeing the city inside the full county outline helps distinguish the compact urban area from the surrounding land.
The 1921 Creation of Union County
Lake Butler served as the county seat during an earlier period. Local disputes over the seat and county government eventually reached the Florida Legislature.
In 1921, western Bradford County and Lake Butler were separated to create Union County. Historical documents from before that division may refer to a Bradford County larger than the present boundary.
Lawtey, Hampton, and Brooker
Lawtey lies north of Starke along a major transportation corridor. Hampton is in the southeastern part of the county near lakes and rural communities, while Brooker serves the southwestern area toward Alachua County.
These places show that county settlement is distributed beyond Starke. The finished image should be checked before stating that any additional unincorporated community is labeled.
Santa Fe River and Karst Features
The Santa Fe River is a major water system near the county’s southwestern side. North Florida limestone allows rivers, springs, sinkholes, and underground channels to interact across the region.
At nearby O’Leno State Park, the Santa Fe River disappears underground and reemerges more than three miles away at River Rise Preserve State Park. A general county map does not show the full underground route or detailed park boundaries.
Rural Land and Regional Connections
Forests, farms, lakes, and low-density homes occupy much of Bradford County. Government, education, retail, transportation, and institutional employment are more concentrated around Starke and the main highways.
The county’s position between Jacksonville and Gainesville gives it regional connections beyond its population size. The map is useful for showing those directions but does not replace a current road or travel map.
Color Map
The color version separates Bradford County from neighboring counties. It is suited to presentations that need Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, and Brooker in one northeast Florida county view.
Black-and-White Map
The black-and-white map removes color fills but keeps the county outline and selected place names. It can be printed in grayscale while retaining the main location information.
Outline Map
The outline version contains boundary lines without existing labels or fills. Users can add Starke, smaller communities, the Santa Fe River direction, neighboring counties, or project notes.
Download the Bradford County Maps
The Bradford County Florida map download contains three A3 JPG versions for print and digital documents. Choose a labeled map for reference or the blank outline for custom work, and use current government records for legal boundary decisions.
County Map File Information
This download includes three A3 JPG versions of the Bradford County map. The labeled maps use selected place names, while the outline version contains boundary lines without labels or color fills.
- Included Versions: Color, Black and White, Outline
- File Type: JPG
- Page Size: A3
- Map Content: County outline, neighboring counties, selected place names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Bradford County?
Starke is the county seat and the location of the courthouse and principal county government offices.
Which incorporated places are in Bradford County?
Starke, Lawtey, Hampton, and Brooker are the county’s incorporated communities.
When was Union County separated from Bradford County?
Union County was created from western Bradford County and Lake Butler in 1921.
References
Bradford County’s official overview identifies Starke as the county seat, lists the incorporated communities, and explains the 1921 creation of Union County.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts supplied the 2025 population estimate.
Florida State Parks provides official information about the Santa Fe River disappearing underground at O’Leno State Park.
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