Maple Island, Freeborn County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Maple Island
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 Maple Island, Freeborn County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Maple Island, Freeborn County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Township | Newry Township and Moscow Township |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56045
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 647478 |
Maple Island is a small, quiet place in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of larger areas called Newry Township and Moscow Township.
Where is Maple Island?
Maple Island is located in the southeastern part of Minnesota. You can find it just east of a town called Hollandale. It's situated along State Highway 251, close to Freeborn County Road 30.
Nearby Communities
Even though Maple Island is a smaller community, it's surrounded by other interesting places. Some of the nearby towns include:
These nearby communities help connect Maple Island to the wider area of Freeborn County.
A Bit of History
Like many places, Maple Island has a past connected to transportation. A long time ago, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad had a train station right here in Maple Island. Train stations were very important back then for travel and moving goods, helping communities like Maple Island grow and connect with other parts of the country.
