Maynard (Town of). Middlesex County, MA

Town of Maynard is located 22 mi NW of Boston; Middlesex County (US-T121).

Historical Context

Settled in 1638, incorporated as a town in 1871. Named for Amory Maynard (1804-1890), founder of the first textile mill, which was the predecessor of the American Woolen Company (MA-T1/p29).

Elevation

217 feet

Latitude (decimal)

42.4263890

Longitude (decimal)

-71.4561076

GNIS/GNS Feature ID

618229

Authoritative Source

U.S. Geographic Information Names System (GNIS) at U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) ( https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names : accessed 20 August 2025). Entered placename and selected filters to find domestic name approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names.