2021 Map of Malden

About this map

Big Bureau Cr and its tributaries, including E Bureau Cr and Brush Cr, carve a meandering path through this Bureau County agricultural landscape. The small villages of Arlington, Zearing, and Malden anchor the survey, connected by a rigid grid of rural routes like 2400 North Ave and Co Rd 12. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific community landmarks such as Malden Cem and Berean Cem. The presence of Beaver Glenn Lake in the southwest corner provides a contrast to the surrounding drainage networks. The map documents a classic Midwestern layout where century-old settlement patterns persist alongside modern infrastructure, reflecting the enduring rural character of north-central Illinois.