Maple River, Iowa

Maple River is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

A post office was established as Maple River Junction in 1877, and renamed Maple River in 1883; the post office remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[2][3] The community took its name from a nearby stream lined with soft maple trees.[4]

References

Coordinates: 42°05′53″N 94°56′07″W / 42.09806°N 94.93528°W / 42.09806; -94.93528

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