Wetlands in Johnston County, North Carolina

Johnston County, North Carolina has 71,094 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Johnston County, North Carolina at a glance

Wetland mapped71,094 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped10,394
Share of the county that is wetland13.9%
Most common wetland typeRiverine (3,763)
Distinct wetland types5
Largest single wetland3,281 acres (Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland)

Johnston County, North Carolina is home to 256,448 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 71,094 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 10,394. Share of the county that is wetland: 13.9%. Most common wetland type: Riverine (3,763). Distinct wetland types: 5. Largest single wetland: 3,281 acres (Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland). 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 Johnston County, North Carolina?
Land Owl maps 71,094 acres wetland mapped within Johnston County, North Carolina.
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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