Wetlands in Albany County, New York

Albany County, New York has 21,214 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Albany County, New York at a glance

Wetland mapped21,214 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped8,767
Share of the county that is wetland6.2%
Most common wetland typeRiverine (2,576)
Distinct wetland types6
Largest single wetland1,559 acres (Riverine)

Albany County, New York is home to 321,225 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 21,214 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 8,767. Share of the county that is wetland: 6.2%. Most common wetland type: Riverine (2,576). Distinct wetland types: 6. Largest single wetland: 1,559 acres (Riverine). Every feature shown on the map above is clickable, and the figures on this page are derived from the same data the map renders, so they always agree. A free Land Owl account adds parcel boundaries, ownership records, flood zones, soils, wetlands and topography over the same view.

Frequently asked questions

How many wetlands are there in Albany County, New York?
Land Owl maps 21,214 acres wetland mapped within Albany County, New York.
Is this wetlands map free to use?
Yes. This map is free to view. A free Land Owl account unlocks the other data layers, parcel boundaries and ownership records.
Where does this data come from?
Land Owl maps wetlands from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). NWI-mapped wetlands are a screening tool, not a jurisdictional delineation — confirm any boundary with a qualified delineator before you rely on it.

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