Malta Ohio Map

About Malta, Ohio

Malta is a locality in Morgan County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 649. The population density is 645.0 people per km². Malta is located at 39.6492°N, 81.8621°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43758.

Malta rests in a hollow carved by the Muskingum River, its landscape a patchwork of rolling hills and fertile bottomland. It lies 30.9 miles north-north-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 329°T), and is situated 0.5 miles west of McConnelsville. The air, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening corn, a perfume that clings to the very stones of the old buildings. Here, the land slopes gently towards the water, creating a sense of enclosure, a quiet world apart from the wider currents of the state. The houses, many of them weathered wood with broad porches, seem to lean into one another, as if sharing secrets whispered on the breeze that rustles through the abundant sycamore trees lining the riverbanks. This small corner of Morgan County holds a history as layered as the shale beneath its surface, its economy once tethered to the bounty of the Muskingum and the labor of its people. For generations, the river was the artery of commerce, carrying timber and agricultural goods downstream, and the echoes of steamboats and barges still seem to hum in the quiet spaces between the modern-day hum of traffic. While farming remains a cornerstone, the character of Malta has been shaped by a succession of industries, each leaving its mark on the local spirit. The nearby state parks and the river itself now offer a different kind of sustenance, drawing visitors seeking the solace of nature, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling world beyond the hills.

About This Malta Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Malta, Ohio 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 Malta and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Malta includes the ZIP code (43758), telephone area code (740), county seat of Morgan County (McConnelsville), and school district assignment (Morgan Local School District). 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.