Get a ton of information about Soft Maple. Here's a quick overview:

Soft Maple comes from
Eastern USA and Canada

Botanical Name:
Acer rubrum
 
Other Names:
Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Soft maple, Swamp maple, Water maple
 
Color:
Cream white to reddish brown
 
Characteristics:
Resembles Hard Maple being closed-grained but much softer. Easily worked. Turns and planes well. Does not require fillers to achieve a glass smooth finish. Accepts finish and paint well
 
Typical Uses:
Furniture, cabinets, a good general purpose hardwood