Milford Township, Story County, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Story |
| Area | |
| - Total | 37.2 sq mi (96.3 km²) |
| - Land | 37.2 sq mi (96.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km²) 0.0% |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 569 |
| - Density | 24/sq mi (9.3/km²) |
| ZIP Code | 50010 |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
Milford Township is a township in Story County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 569.
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Milford Township covers an area of 37.2 square miles (96 km²) 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 200-acre (0.81 km²) area located in northwest Milford Township. Visitors can explore a variety of ecotypes including tallgrass prairie, woodland, and stream habitats. The park has 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of trails that are open to hiking and off-road biking, but interior trails with stairs are closed to bicyclists. The park includes a 6.5 acre lake stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish. Winter activities include ice fishing and cross-country skiing.
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