Moline Illinois Map

About Moline, Illinois

Moline is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 42,197. The population density is 973.4 people per km². Moline is located at 41.5067°N, 90.5151°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61265.

Moline rests on the broad, fertile plains of western Illinois, its character shaped by the immense sweep of the Mississippi River. It lies 1.2 miles south of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east-south-east of Davenport. The land here, a rich loam that has yielded generations of harvests, slopes gently toward the water, and the sky feels impossibly vast, especially in the twilight hours when the western horizon burns with a soft, enduring light. Streets are laid out in a grid, a practical geometry that speaks of orderly growth, and the air often carries the faint, metallic tang of industry, a scent that mingles with the damp earth after a spring rain. The river itself, a wide, slow-moving artery, is never far from mind, its presence a constant hum beneath the daily routines of Moline. The city's story is deeply entwined with the river and the industrial might that once pulsed through its heart. Moline was a crucible of manufacturing, particularly for agricultural machinery, a legacy that echoes in the sturdy brick buildings and the lingering pride in American ingenuity. John Deere established his presence here, a name that became synonymous with the very soil Moline helped to cultivate, and the company's influence is still felt, a quiet testament to innovation. The local economy, while having shifted from its manufacturing zenith, still draws strength from its connection to the river – a vital transportation corridor – and the surrounding agricultural bounty. Festivals and community gatherings often celebrate this heritage, a reminder of the hardworking spirit that built Moline.

About This Moline Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Moline, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Moline and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Moline includes the ZIP code (61265), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (Moline-Coal Valley School District 40). 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 Moline is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.