Mapleton Iowa Map

About Mapleton, Iowa

Mapleton is a locality in Monona County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 989. The population density is 244.9 people per km². Mapleton is located at 42.1658°N, 95.7931°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51034.

Mapleton rests against the broad, rolling shoulders of western Iowa, a landscape carved by ancient glaciers and the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 38.7 miles south-east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 126°T), and is situated 18.3 miles east-north-east of Onawa. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, where fields of corn and soybeans unfold like rumpled green and gold blankets under an immense sky, their straight rows a geometric counterpoint to the organic swell of the earth. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, damp scent of dew-kissed soil and the faint, sweet promise of ripening crops, a quiet perfume that clings to the open spaces. The horizon is a generous, unbroken line, a constant invitation to look further, to see what lies beyond the gentle dips and rises that define the terrain. The history of Mapleton is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the agricultural spirit that has long defined this corner of Monona County. Its roots are planted firmly in the pioneering drive that settled these prairies, a legacy evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring sense of community. The local economy still hums with the rhythm of farming, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels along the railroad tracks, their silos hinting at the bounty harvested from the surrounding fields. While progress has brought its changes, Mapleton retains a grounded character, a place where the pace of life feels measured by the turning seasons and the steady growth of the land, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of its people.

About This Mapleton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mapleton, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mapleton and Monona County.

Detailed location data for Mapleton includes the ZIP code (51034), telephone area code (563), county seat of Monona County (Onawa), and school district assignment (Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mapleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.