East Amana Iowa Map

About East Amana, Iowa

East Amana is a locality in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 91. The population density is 46.2 people per km². East Amana is located at 41.8092°N, 91.8510°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52203.

East Amana lies in a gentle embrace of Iowa’s rolling farmland, a place where the sky seems to stretch wider and the air carries the scent of freshly turned soil. It lies 17.4 miles south-west of Cedar Rapids, IA (from Cedar Rapids, IA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-west of Fairfax. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a quilt of verdant fields that rise and fall with a quiet grace, punctuated by stands of mature oaks and maples that cast long, shifting shadows as the sun arcs across the heavens. The houses, often of sturdy brick or clapboard, seem to anchor themselves to the land, their simple, honest forms reflecting a deep connection to the earth that surrounds them. There is a profound sense of stillness that pervades East Amana, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant hum of a tractor, a quiet symphony of rural existence. The history of East Amana is deeply rooted in the communal spirit of its founders, a group seeking refuge and a shared way of life, whose legacy can still be felt in the enduring strength of its institutions. For generations, the land has provided sustenance, its fertile soil yielding crops that have long formed the backbone of the local economy, a testament to the enduring power of agriculture. While farming remains central, the community has also found a niche in artisanal crafts and small businesses, weaving a modern economic tapestry that honors its past. The Amana Colonies, of which East Amana is a part, are a living museum of sorts, their preserved architecture and traditions offering a unique glimpse into a distinct cultural heritage, a quiet defiance of the relentless march of time.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Amana, Iowa 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 East Amana and Iowa County.

Detailed location data for East Amana includes the ZIP code (52203), telephone area code (712), county seat of Iowa County (Marengo), and school district assignment (Clear Creek-Amana Community 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 East Amana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.