Maple Lane is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States.

[6] n 1939, the Maple Lane and Wilmette Civic Association fought off an attempt at annexation.

[7] In 1945, action by the Maple Lane Civic Association resulted in increased transportation services.

In September 1957, the Maple Lane Business Men's Association, a group of 22 Maple Lane businesses, organized a meeting to discuss issues with wells, septic tanks, and to discuss annexation by South Bend.

Over 1000 residents attended the South Common Council public hearing to object to the annexation.