Sanford Alabama Map
Explore Sanford, Alabama, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Sanford, AL street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| City | Sanford |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Covington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.298225 |
| Longitude | -86.389122 |
| Population | 232 |
| Density | 21.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 36420 |
| Area Code | 251 |
| County Seat | Andalusia |
| School District | Covington County School District |
About Sanford, Alabama
Sanford is a locality in Covington County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 232. The population density is 21.1 people per km². Sanford is located at 31.2982°N, 86.3891°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36420.
Sanford rests within a landscape shaped by the gentle, humid breath of the South, where the earth itself seems to hold the memory of a slower time. It lies 31.5 miles west of Enterprise, AL (from Enterprise, AL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 5.6 miles east of Andalusia. The Anderson Branch, a slender vein of water, whispers its way through the periphery of Sanford, its banks often fringed with the verdant growth of bottomland hardwoods and the stoic presence of longleaf pine. The terrain here is not dramatic, but a subtle undulation, a broad, fertile plain that stretches toward horizons often softened by a hazy, golden light, especially as the sun begins its descent. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and distant blossoms, hangs heavy, imbuing the afternoons with a languid grace. The history of Sanford is inextricably linked to the land and the resources it has provided, a narrative woven through the red-clay back roads that crisscross the region. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this locality, with orchards yielding plump peaches and groves offering the rich bounty of pecans. This agricultural heritage continues to define Sanford's local economy, a quiet dedication to the soil and the seasons. Adding another layer to its distinctiveness, Sanford lies within the vast protected expanse of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that speaks to a broader commitment to conservation, even in this inland setting, a curious and significant juxtaposition of terrestrial life and oceanic preservation.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (National Monument) — locality lies within · 1773.9M acres
- Conecuh National Forest (National Forest) — 8.8 mi, 196° S · 85k acres
- Frank Jackson State Park (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 091° E
- Pritchett Tract (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 113° SE
- State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 315° NW
- Johnson Park (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 269° W
- Geneva State Forest Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.7 mi, 122° SE
- Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 41.5 mi, 190° S · 576k acres
- Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 63.3 mi, 190° S · 213k acres
- Florala State Park (State Park) — 20.7 mi, 170° S
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About This Sanford Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sanford, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.298225, -86.389122. 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 Sanford and Covington County.
Detailed location data for Sanford includes the ZIP code (36420), telephone area code (251), county seat of Covington County (Andalusia), and school district assignment (Covington 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 Sanford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
