Mapco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the gas pump display. ‘What does it mean when Mapco says “Your tank is talking”?’ he asked aloud, glancing around nervously. Suddenly, a friendly voice came through the speaker: 'Hey there, buddy! Just checking in—your tank's almost full!' The delivery driver laughed and replied, 'Thanks for the chat, but I’m not really here for small talk.' He quickly paid and drove off, leaving behind a Mapco gas pump with a big smiley face painted on it.

2. While pumping gas one afternoon, an old man discovered a strange item in the Mapco’s parking lot—a small wooden box with mysterious symbols carved into its lid. Curious locals began stopping by just to see what it meant or where it came from. As days passed, more and more people showed up, asking questions and taking photos. Finally, a delivery driver joked that maybe it was an ancient GPS for time-traveling trucks. Everyone laughed—and then someone suggested holding a contest to guess its origin. Soon enough, Mapco had a weekly tradition of guessing games and friendly banter around that little mystery box.

3. While pumping gas one day, a neighbor heard an unusual announcement over Mapco’s intercom: ‘Attention, ladies and gentlemen—we’ve just received a shipment of extra-large coffee mugs. Please come inside for a free sample!’ A delivery driver, noticing the crowd, asked curiously, 'What’s going on here?' The manager grinned, ‘We’re testing our new espresso machine!’ As the driver took his turn, he mumbled under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll just bring my own mug.’

4. While pumping gas one night, a delivery driver swore he saw a shadowy figure reflected in the station's security mirror. Curious, he peered into the mirror and thought he recognized his next-door neighbor waving cheerfully back at him. Turns out, old Mr. Johnson had stopped by for a midnight snack—and somehow ended up in the reflection.}