Wetlands in Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County, Iowa has 20,350 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.
Black Hawk County, Iowa at a glance
| Wetland mapped | 20,350 acres |
|---|---|
| Distinct wetlands mapped | 7,224 |
| Share of the county that is wetland | 5.6% |
| Most common wetland type | Freshwater Emergent Wetland (2,512) |
| Distinct wetland types | 5 |
| Largest single wetland | 1,236 acres (Riverine) |
Black Hawk County, Iowa is home to 131,532 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 20,350 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 7,224. Share of the county that is wetland: 5.6%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Emergent Wetland (2,512). Distinct wetland types: 5. Largest single wetland: 1,236 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 Black Hawk County, Iowa?
- Land Owl maps 20,350 acres wetland mapped within Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- 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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