Wetlands in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Jefferson County, West Virginia has 5,392 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.
Jefferson County, West Virginia at a glance
| Wetland mapped | 5,392 acres |
|---|---|
| Distinct wetlands mapped | 1,839 |
| Share of the county that is wetland | 4% |
| Most common wetland type | Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (618) |
| Distinct wetland types | 6 |
| Largest single wetland | 738 acres (Riverine) |
Jefferson County, West Virginia is home to 63,102 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 5,392 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 1,839. Share of the county that is wetland: 4%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (618). Distinct wetland types: 6. Largest single wetland: 738 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 Jefferson County, West Virginia?
- Land Owl maps 5,392 acres wetland mapped within Jefferson County, West 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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