Wetlands in Fairfax County, Virginia

Fairfax County, Virginia has 15,589 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Fairfax County, Virginia at a glance

Wetland mapped15,589 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped5,673
Share of the county that is wetland6.1%
Most common wetland typeRiverine (2,214)
Distinct wetland types7
Largest single wetland3,121 acres (Riverine)

Fairfax County, Virginia is home to 1,167,873 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 15,589 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 5,673. Share of the county that is wetland: 6.1%. Most common wetland type: Riverine (2,214). Distinct wetland types: 7. Largest single wetland: 3,121 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 Fairfax County, Virginia?
Land Owl maps 15,589 acres wetland mapped within Fairfax County, Virginia.
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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