West Amana Iowa Map

About West Amana, Iowa

West Amana is a locality in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 124. The population density is 86.1 people per km². West Amana is located at 41.8081°N, 91.9638°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52203.

West Amana lies where the land begins its long, slow exhale toward the Iowa River, a place where the prairie seems to hold its breath. It lies 21.5 miles south-west of Cedar Rapids, IA (from Cedar Rapids, IA: bearing 230°T), and is situated 5.6 miles east of Marengo. The fields here are not aggressively manicured; they wear the honest stubble of recent harvest, a muted palette of ochre and straw under a sky that feels vast and impossibly blue. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the low-slung buildings, their architecture speaking of a deliberate, unhurried construction. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying corn and the earthy undertone of damp soil, a perfume unique to this part of Iowa. The history of West Amana is deeply entwined with its communal origins, a legacy that still whispers in the quiet streets and the cooperative spirit of its residents. Originally settled by German Pietists seeking refuge and a life of shared purpose, the Amana Colonies, of which West Amana is a part, were known for their industriousness and self-sufficiency. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and the woolen mills, now finds a different kind of rhythm, blending traditional crafts with modern ventures. Small businesses thrive, often housed in buildings that have witnessed generations of life, and the distinctive Amana furniture, crafted with meticulous care, continues to be a hallmark of the region's enduring artistry.

About This West Amana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Amana, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.808061, -91.96379. 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 West Amana and Iowa County.

Detailed location data for West 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 West Amana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.