Maple Plain is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.

[6] Settlement of the area began in 1854 and revolved around Lake Independence to its north, and its outflow Pioneer Creek.

In 1868 and 1869, the St. Paul, Pacific and Manitoba Railroad was built through Maple Plain.

[7] Maple Plain is 20 miles west of Minneapolis on U.S. Highway 12.

Pioneer Creek flows through Maple Plain's northwest corner.

There were 775 housing units at an average density of 698.2 per square mile (269.6/km2).

29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.