Malta Illinois Map

About Malta, Illinois

Malta is a locality in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,274. The population density is 946.1 people per km². Malta is located at 41.9298°N, 88.8609°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60150.

Malta, Illinois, rests within the broad, fertile expanse of DeKalb County, where the land unfolds in gentle, sweeping grades towards horizons often softened by the hazy shimmer of summer heat. It lies 5.7 miles west of DeKalb, IL (from DeKalb, IL: bearing 270°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-south-west of Sycamore. The terrain here is the quiet, persistent work of glacial retreat, leaving behind a landscape of rich, dark loam that supports a dense tapestry of agricultural fields, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the seasons. Oak and maple trees, sturdy sentinels of the prairie, punctuate the open spaces, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the prevailing winds that sweep unimpeded across the plains. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the tilled soil and the distant breath of corn and soybeans that define the immediate surroundings of Malta. The history of Malta is inextricably tied to the bounty of this prairie soil, its founding and sustenance rooted in the agricultural endeavors that continue to shape its identity. This is a place where the economy has long been measured by the yield of the fields, a steady, dependable pulse that has guided its development. While not a hub of grand industry, Malta possesses a quiet resilience, a community that understands the value of hard work and the enduring strength of its agricultural heritage. The distinctive character of Malta lies not in towering monuments or bustling thoroughfares, but in the subtle beauty of its open skies, the dependable rhythm of its seasons, and the grounded spirit of its people, who have cultivated a life from the very earth beneath their feet.

About This Malta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Malta, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.929751, -88.860924. 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 Malta and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Malta includes the ZIP code (60150), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of DeKalb County (Sycamore), and school district assignment (DeKalb Community Unit School District 428). 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 Malta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.