Sanford is a town in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 132 at the 2020 census.
History
Sanford was established in 1927 following discovery of natural gas in what became known as the Panhandle Gas Field. The town was named for pioneer rancher James McEuin Sanford (1864–1933).
Geography
Sanford is located in southwestern Hutchinson County at the intersection of Ranch Roads 687 and 1319. It is southeast of the Sanford Dam on the Canadian River, forming Lake Meredith, and it is northwest of Borger, the county seat.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Sanford has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
As of the census