The Middlesex County Map of Massachusetts provides a detailed view of one of the state's most populous and historically significant counties. The map highlights major cities including Cambridge, Lowell, Waltham, Marlborough, and Framingham, along with numerous towns and villages across the county.
Key transportation routes such as Interstate 95, Interstate 495, U.S. highways, and state highways are clearly marked, making the map useful for navigation and regional planning. Rivers, reservoirs, parks, airports, and county boundaries are also displayed, offering valuable geographic context. This map serves as an excellent reference for education, travel, research, and local area exploration.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Middlesex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | May 10, 1643 |
| Incorporated | Established as one of the original counties of the Massachusetts Bay Colony |
| Population | Approximately 1.63 million (2020 Census) |
| County | Historically Cambridge; county government abolished in 1997 |
| Area | 847 sq mi (2,194 km²) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| ZIP Codes | 01701–01890 (various ZIP codes across the county) |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 617, 781, 978 |
| Known For | Harvard University, MIT, technology corridor, historic sites, education and innovation |
| Major Airport | Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED); nearby Boston Logan International Airport |
| Climate | Humid Continental Climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters |
| Nickname | The Innovation Hub of Massachusetts |
| Major Highways | Interstate 95, Interstate 495, Interstate 90 (Mass Pike), U.S. Route 3, Route 2 |
| Nearby Border | Essex County, Norfolk County, Worcester County, Hillsborough County (NH), Rockingham County (NH) |
| Major Attractions | Harvard University, MIT, Walden Pond State Reservation, Minute Man National Historical Park, Middlesex Fells Reservation, Lowell National Historical Park, Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge |