Mapleton is located in the heart of western Iowa and is regarded as the gateway to the scenic Loess Hills. Mapleton is known for its beautiful, maple tree-lined streets, clean appearance and progressive attitude. Mapleton is the hub for a community school district known as Maple Valley Anthon Oto. In addition to the picturesque appearance of the community, Mapleton also offers a very complete and thriving business district with many retail businesses. Recreationally, Mapleton offers excellent hunting and fishing in the area, a public swimming pool, a modern library, beautiful city park, active city sport programs and one of the most highly regarded nine hole golf courses in western Iowa. Mapleton offers two of the finest small community medical clinics in Iowa with state-of-the-art equipment.