Amaranth is named after the plant it is abundant in. Amaranth is bordered by Mono to the east and East Luther to the west. Amaranth is also home to a little town called Laurel. Laurel has an approximate population of 35.

The township of amaranth is on the 6th line. Directly across from it is Laurel woods Elementary School. There is a park with baseball diamonds and soccer fields on the property of the township.

Amaranth has 10 lines or roads. Going perpendicular to these roads are sideroads. There are 4 side roads. Each side ends with a townline.

There are many farms in Amaranth. There are a couple gravel pits also.