Amana Iowa Map

About Amana, Iowa

Amana is a locality in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 388. The population density is 151.0 people per km². Amana is located at 41.8000°N, 91.8707°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 52203, 52204.

Amana occupies a quiet expanse of the Midwest where the horizon stretches wide across fields of corn and soybeans, punctuated only by the occasional silhouette of a distant barn. It lies 14.5 miles west-northwest of North Liberty, IA (from North Liberty, IA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-southwest of Fairfax. The land here is defined by a deep, fertile soil that draws the eye toward the Iowa River, which meanders through the landscape just a mile away, carrying the steady, slow-moving runoff of the plains. While the distant silhouette of The Hogback rises twenty miles off, the immediate terrain remains grounded in the soft, rhythmic swells of the prairie, a place where the light at dusk turns the tall grasses into a pale, brushed copper. Residents often find solace in the nearby Coralville Recreation Area, where the land opens up to accommodate the quiet passage of wildlife and the changing seasons, far from the frantic pace of larger urban centers.

Amana serves as a lingering echo of a communal past, established by settlers who sought to build a life centered on shared labor and deliberate, unshowy craftsmanship. This heritage remains visible in the sturdy brick and timber structures that line the streets, reflecting a German influence that prioritizes utility and enduring quality over mere decoration. The local economy persists through a blend of traditional furniture making, woolen textiles, and the cultivation of the land, maintaining a focus on regional production that feels increasingly rare. While the quietude of Tissel Hollow lies ten miles to the west, life in Amana continues to move with a steady, predictable pulse, as if the inhabitants are still keeping time with the seasons rather than the clock. Visitors might pause at the water’s edge of Lily Pond, a small, reflective basin just a mile away, to witness the stillness that defines the character of a place where history is not a museum piece, but a way of moving through the day.

About This Amana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Amana, Iowa. Coordinates: 41.800007, -91.870734. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Amana includes the ZIP code (52203, 52204), telephone area code (712), county seat of Iowa County (Marengo), and school district assignment (Clear Creek-Amana Community School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.