2019 Map of Mapleton

About this map

Mapleton serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in southern Blue Earth County, where a precise grid of rural roads and township sections organizes the fertile plains. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Cobb River, Little Cobb River, and Maple River, which cut through the level fields. Local history and genealogy are preserved in several scattered burial sites, including Beauford Cem, Union Cem, Calvary Cem, and Chase Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for family researchers. The presence of Perch Lake and Knights Lake breaks the regularity of the section lines, while the town site of Mapleton displays a growing residential street plan with labeled routes like Silver St W and Main St NE. This survey documents the modern intersection of hydraulic features and established rural settlement patterns.