Explore Hazardville, Connecticut, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Hazardville |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| County | Hartford County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.990889 |
| Longitude | -72.532044 |
| Population | 6,870 |
| Density | 467.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 06082 |
| Area Code | 203, 475, 860, 959 |
| County Seat | Hartford |
| School District | Enfield School District |
Hazardville anchors itself within a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Scantic River as it winds through the terrain. It lies 17.1 miles north-northeast of Hartford, CT (from Hartford, CT: bearing 25°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-southeast of Springfield. The elevation rises gently toward the distant silhouette of Hall Hill, creating a horizon that feels both grounded and expansive. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles heavily over the fields, turning the local landscape into a muted study of deep greens and earthy browns. Beyond the immediate reach of the dwellings, the quiet presence of Cranberry Pond offers a reflective stillness just three miles away. Powder Hollow Park serves as the primary green space, providing a natural buffer where the land feels largely untouched by the pace of modern transit.
Hazardville developed from an industrious past, rooted in the legacy of the powder mills that once defined the regional economy. These early foundations transitioned over time, shifting from water-powered production into a quiet residential character that values its own independence. The remnants of stone foundations and remnants of brick structures still occasionally surface near the riverbanks, hinting at the labor that once occupied the valley. While the era of heavy manufacturing has receded, the echoes of that work remain in the sturdy construction of older homes and the layout of the streets. Today, the economy sustains itself through a mix of small-scale enterprise and the steady rhythm of a professional workforce commuting to larger hubs.
Hazardville maintains a character that is defined by its unassuming pace and a deep, quiet respect for the changing seasons. Residents often gather for local seasonal events that celebrate the harvest or the simple turning of the leaves, keeping social life centered on the immediate surroundings. The area remains a place where the history of the region is felt in the architecture of the older houses and the way the roads follow the natural curves of the land. While no major celebrities claim this specific locale as their birthplace, the spirit of the place is built by the generations who have worked the soil and maintained the local landmarks. The atmosphere remains one of deliberate calm, where the primary focus is the maintenance of a stable, quiet life away from the intensity of the urban corridor.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazardville, Connecticut. Coordinates: 41.990889, -72.532044. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hazardville includes the ZIP code (06082), telephone area code (203, 475, 860, 959), county seat of Hartford County (Hartford), and school district assignment (Enfield School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |