- The written history of Maplewood begins about 165 years ago when European and French-Canadian settlers began farming in this area. Prior to this time, the land was inhabited by the Dakota Indians with occasional visits by French and English fur traders and explorers. The landscape was a mix of scrub oak and prairie with many wetlands and lakes.
- Northwest Waterfall Survey
The Pacific Northwest is home to more Waterfalls than anywhere else in North America. The Northwest Waterfall Survey was founded in order to create a thorough inventory of these outstanding natural features.