Medford, Massachusetts

Medford is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts just a few miles north of Boston on the Mystic River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 55,765. It is the home of Tufts University. The name is said to mean "ford in a meadow." Given the regional accent, residents of Medford and surrounding communities commonly pronounce the town's name as Medfid" or "Meffa".

Geography

Medford is located at 42°25'12" North, 71°6'29" West (42.419996, -71.107942){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.4 km² (8.6 mi²). 21.1 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.79% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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An impressive park called the Middlesex Fells Reservation1 straddles the town's northern boundary. This 2060-acre preserve is shared by Medford with the municipalities of Winchester, Stoneham, Melrose and Malden. Unfortunately its two Depression era stone towers, both of which offered wide views across much of the park and city, have become been overgrown by maturing forests, and fallen into disrepair due to government cutbacks.

Related Topics:
Middlesex Fells Reservation - 1 - Winchester - Stoneham - Melrose - Malden - Depression

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