Mapco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Mapco, where gas meets gossip, one day a regular noticed something peculiar in the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper and string. Nobody claimed it, but everyone had theories. Was it a lost package? A secret stash for the night shift? Finally, someone from the night shift decided to open it. Inside was nothing but a bag of flour, a note that read ‘Free Bread,’ and a smiley face drawn in marker. Turns out, Mapco’s friendly baker was just trying to brighten everyone’s day with free snacks. At Mapco, where gas meets gossip—and maybe even some unexpected bread.

2. At Mapco, where gas meets gossip, one day a little girl pointed and giggled as her dad filled up, saying ‘Daddy, why is that pump talking?’ The father smiled, leaned down, and whispered, ‘Honey, it’s not talking—it’s just an old friend of mine named Mr. Clickety.’ The girl nodded thoughtfully, then asked if she could meet him next time. As he drove off, another customer laughed and said, “Guess Mr. Clickety knows everyone here.”

3. At Mapco, where gas meets gossip, it was late afternoon when an older gentleman walked in, muttering under his breath. The air outside was unusually warm for November, but inside, the heater kicked on with a sudden roar. Everyone turned around—except for the cashier, who’d been distracted by a strange noise coming from behind the counter. Suddenly, everyone heard a muffled voice from the back room: 'Hey, is that my toolbox?' A neighbor popped out, dusty overalls askew, and sheepishly explained he'd left it there earlier. The whole place erupted in laughter, including the cashier, who finally looked up from her station, grinning. At Mapco, where gas meets gossip, sometimes the best stories are right under your nose.

4. At Mapco, where gas meets gossip, one morning a delivery driver announced over the intercom that today’s fuel had been delivered by a unicorn. Everyone burst out laughing, but soon enough, the intercom crackled again: ‘And don’t forget, this magical fuel is now five cents cheaper per gallon!’ A regular quipped, ‘Guess the unicorns must be on sale today.’