East Moline Illinois Map

About East Moline, Illinois

East Moline is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 20,904. The population density is 551.2 people per km². East Moline is located at 41.5009°N, 90.4443°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61244.

East Moline, Illinois, rests on the broad, fertile plains of the Mississippi River valley, where the land stretches out in a patchwork of cultivated fields and urban development. It lies 3.7 miles east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 96°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-south-east of Davenport. The mighty river itself, a constant, murmuring presence, shapes the horizon and influences the very air that breathes through the streets, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant industry. Here, the sky feels vast and generous, often painted with the soft, diffused light of the Midwest, especially as the sun dips low, casting long shadows that soften the edges of buildings and the hum of daily life. The terrain is mostly flat, a gently sloping expanse that yields easily to agriculture and the steady march of progress, yet still retains a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring groundedness. The history of East Moline is deeply entwined with the industrial might of the surrounding region, a story told in the weathered bricks of old factories and the persistent hum of machinery that once echoed with the rhythm of production. For generations, the local economy thrived on manufacturing, particularly in the realm of farm equipment, a legacy that still imbues the area with a spirit of hard work and practical innovation. The Rock River, a vital artery flowing into the Mississippi, provided power and transportation for these burgeoning enterprises, its waters reflecting the aspirations of those who built this community. While the landscape has evolved, the echoes of its industrial past remain, a subtle undercurrent beneath the modern flow of life, a reminder of the grit and determination that shaped East Moline into the place it is today.

About This East Moline Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Moline, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.500867, -90.444298. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on East Moline and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for East Moline includes the ZIP code (61244), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (United Township High School District 30). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Moline is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.