Wetlands in Forsyth County, Georgia

Forsyth County, Georgia has 17,196 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Forsyth County, Georgia at a glance

Wetland mapped17,196 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped1,652
Share of the county that is wetland11%
Most common wetland typeRiverine (785)
Distinct wetland types5
Largest single wetland13,200 acres (Lake)

Forsyth County, Georgia is home to 282,805 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 17,196 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 1,652. Share of the county that is wetland: 11%. Most common wetland type: Riverine (785). Distinct wetland types: 5. Largest single wetland: 13,200 acres (Lake). 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 Forsyth County, Georgia?
Land Owl maps 17,196 acres wetland mapped within Forsyth County, Georgia.
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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