Milford Township, Story County, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Milford Township
Settlement Type:Township
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Story
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:37.2
Area Land Sq Mi:37.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Area Water Percent:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:569
Population Density Sq Mi:24
Elevation Ft:991
Coordinates:42.0775°N -93.5219°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:50010
Area Code:515

Milford Township is a township in Story County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 569.

Geography

Milford Township covers an area of 37.2mi2 and contains a small portion of the incorporated town of Ames. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Brouhard Cemetery, Evergreen Memory Gardens, Knoll Cemetery and Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Interstate 35 runs north and south through the township and County Road E29 runs east–west.

Story County maintains McFarland Park which is a 200acres area located in northwest Milford Township. Visitors can explore a variety of ecotypes including tallgrass prairie, woodland, and stream habitats. The park has 5.5miles of trails that are open to hiking and off-road biking, but interior trails with stairs are closed to bicyclists. The park includes a 6.5acres lake stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish. Winter activities include ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

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