Malden Washington Map

About Malden, Washington

Malden is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 100. The population density is 58.9 people per km². Malden is located at 47.2288°N, 117.4727°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99149.

Malden rests in a broad, open valley, where rolling hills, cloaked in the muted greens and golds of Palouse country, sweep towards a horizon that seems to stretch into eternity. It lies 29.8 miles south of Spokane, WA (from Spokane, WA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west of Rosalia. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a vast, gentle expanse that catches the light in broad, sweeping strokes, particularly as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky with hues of apricot and rose. The air carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant wheat fields, a perfume of the agricultural heartland. The character of Malden itself is one of quiet resilience, a collection of buildings that seem to have settled comfortably into the landscape, weathering the seasons with a stoic grace. The story of Malden is one deeply intertwined with the rich soil that surrounds it, a narrative of agriculture that has sustained this corner of Whitman County for generations. Wheat and barley have long been the lifeblood of the local economy, their golden heads nodding in the summer breeze, a promise of harvest and livelihood. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought prosperity and connected Malden to the wider world, though its influence has waned, leaving behind a quietude that now defines the pace of life. The distinctive character of Malden is etched in the faded paint of its older structures and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a people who understand the deep rhythms of the land and the enduring strength found in community.

About This Malden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Malden, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.228782, -117.472693. 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 Malden and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Malden includes the ZIP code (99149), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), and school district assignment (Rosalia 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 Malden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.