Hartford Alabama Map

About Hartford, Alabama

Hartford is a locality in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,701. The population density is 165.7 people per km². Hartford is located at 31.1024°N, 85.6969°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36344.

Hartford rests in a gentle cradle of southeastern Alabama, its landscape a soft convergence of pine forests and cultivated fields. It lies 17.4 miles south-south-east of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 147°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Slocomb. The air here carries the humid, earthy scent of rich soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath its surface. Rolling terrain, not dramatic but persistent, defines the horizon, softened by the hazy, golden light that settles over the land as the day draws to a close. The scattered homes and businesses seem to emerge organically from this verdant setting, their forms unpretentious against the vast, open sky. The history of Hartford is entwined with the fertile ground it occupies, its economy long rooted in the bounty of cotton and later, peanuts and timber. Though the rhythms of agriculture have shifted, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance persists, a quiet legacy passed down through generations. Local lore whispers of its early days, a time when the land was cleared and shaped by determined hands, forging a community from the raw materials of the natural world. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the enduring character of Hartford is etched into the very way of life here, a testament to the enduring power of place and the people who call it home.

About This Hartford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hartford, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.1024, -85.696878. 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 Hartford and Geneva County.

Detailed location data for Hartford includes the ZIP code (36344), telephone area code (334), county seat of Geneva County (Geneva), and school district assignment (Geneva County 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 Hartford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.