Samson Alabama Map

About Samson, Alabama

Samson is a locality in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,669. The population density is 140.9 people per km². Samson is located at 31.1130°N, 86.0461°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36477.

Samson rests in a broad, fertile plain, its landscape a gentle sweep of rolling fields that give way to stands of pine and oak, the trees marking the slow, meandering paths of small creeks. It lies 18.0 miles south-west of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 219°T), and is situated 17.1 miles south-east of Opp. The air here, especially in the long, sun-drenched afternoons of late summer, carries a humid, earthy scent, a blend of ripening cotton and damp soil. The sky often stretches wide and pale, a vast canvas where clouds drift with a languid grace, sometimes gathering in bruised, dramatic formations that promise a brief, intense shower before yielding again to the persistent blue. The character of Samson is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and life unfolds with a steady, unhurried cadence, punctuated by the distant hum of machinery and the occasional call of a bird. This corner of Geneva County was shaped by the rich agricultural bounty of the Wiregrass region, its economy historically tied to the cultivation of crops like cotton and tobacco. The railroad, once a vital artery, brought prosperity and connection, its echoes still felt in the modest architecture and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency that defines Samson. While large industries are not its hallmark, a persistent agricultural trade continues, with local farms supplying regional markets and maintaining a deep connection to the land that has sustained them for generations. The distinctive character of Samson is in this enduring relationship with the earth, a quiet testament to the enduring power of rural life and the simple, honest work that has always been its bedrock.

About This Samson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Samson, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.112954, -86.046052. 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 Samson and Geneva County.

Detailed location data for Samson includes the ZIP code (36477), telephone area code (251), 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 Samson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.