Wetlands in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Hennepin County, Minnesota has 79,106 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Hennepin County, Minnesota at a glance

Wetland mapped79,106 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped23,355
Share of the county that is wetland20.5%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Emergent Wetland (11,567)
Distinct wetland types5
Largest single wetland5,153 acres (Lake)

Hennepin County, Minnesota is home to 1,284,784 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 79,106 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 23,355. Share of the county that is wetland: 20.5%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Emergent Wetland (11,567). Distinct wetland types: 5. Largest single wetland: 5,153 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 Hennepin County, Minnesota?
Land Owl maps 79,106 acres wetland mapped within Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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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