1889 Map of Amana

About this map

The communal settlements of the Amana Colonies are documented here in late 19th-century detail, clustered along the Iowa River valley. This 1888 survey reveals the distinct arrangement of the seven villages, including Amana, Middle Amana, West Amana, and the uniquely named Hohe Amana, showing their proximity to fertile bottomlands and established water routes. The landscape is defined by the transition from the river basin to the northern uplands where Prairie Creek flows toward Fairfax.