Mapco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Mapco gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning—an old, dusty bottle of homemade jam had appeared on the counter. Nobody claimed it, and every day after that, more mysterious items showed up: a bag of freshly baked cookies, a box of handmade chocolates, left anonymously. Finally, one day there was a note: ‘Sorry for the inconvenience, our anonymous helper is out of stock today.’ The regulars laughed, knowing they’d found their own little community treasure trove.

2. At Mapco convenience store, a delivery driver stopped for a quick snack and spotted an unusual item in the parking lot—a small wooden box wrapped in old newspaper. Curious, he approached it, only to discover inside some stale cookies and a note scribbled on an old envelope: ‘For your kindness today—enjoy!’ Turns out, it was just a friendly gesture from one of the local bakers who frequented the store.

3. At Mapco convenience store, a delivery driver stopped for a quick snack and caught an unusual scent—a sweet, almost nostalgic aroma that reminded him of childhood cookies. Curious, he looked around but saw nothing out of place. Then, glancing down, he noticed a small bag of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies sitting on the counter. ‘Must be someone’s treat,’ he thought with a smile. As he left, the delivery driver waved goodbye to the clerk—who was happily munching on one last cookie.’

4. At Mapco gas station, an older gentleman approached the counter with a puzzled look on his face. ‘I just saw something strange,’ he said. ‘There’s a small bird sitting in the parking lot, singing along to the radio.’ The clerk smiled and nodded knowingly. 'That happens every now and then,' she said. 'We’ve had birds dancing to country music, arguing over classic rock, and even one that thought it was hosting a jazz festival.' A delivery driver chimed in, 'And don’t forget the time a pigeon tried to teach us how to honk like a truck!' Everyone laughed, realizing this quirky little Mapco was more than just a gas station—it was a place where even birds knew how to party.