Mitford Alberta Map

About Mitford, Alberta

Mitford is a locality in 7-26-5-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Mitford is located at 51.2142°N, 114.5508°W.

Mitford rests in a broad, fertile valley where the foothills of the Rockies begin their gentle rise towards the distant, snow-capped peaks. It lies 38.3 km west-south-west of Airdrie, AB (from Airdrie, AB: bearing 257°T), and is situated 15.4 km east-north-east of Cheneka. The land here, a rich loam, rolls in broad, sweeping curves, a canvas painted in shades of emerald and ochre depending on the season. Creeks, their waters cool and clear, meander through pastures and fields, often fringed with stands of aspen and poplar, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the prairie wind. The sky above Mitford is an immense, ever-changing dome, often a startling, vibrant blue, but capable of darkening with dramatic, thunderous clouds that sweep across the horizon, bringing life-giving rain to the thirsty earth. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of wild grasses, pine needles from the higher slopes, and the faint, earthy aroma of turned soil. The history of Mitford is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this land, a legacy forged by pioneers who saw the potential in these expansive plains. Ranching and grain farming form the backbone of Mitford’s economy, with vast fields of wheat and barley stretching to meet the sky, and herds of cattle grazing contentedly on the rolling pastures. This agricultural heritage is palpable, evident in the sturdy farmsteads dotting the landscape and the communal spirit that still thrives here. While the world beyond may rush, life in Mitford unfolds with a measured grace, marked by the changing seasons and the predictable rhythm of sowing and harvest. The local arena, a hub of activity, particularly in the long, white winters, speaks to a deep-seated pride in community and shared pursuits, a testament to the enduring strength of those who have called Mitford home for generations.

About This Mitford Map Page

Explore Mitford, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.214167, -114.550833. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Mitford includes the postal code (T4C), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Mitford is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.