Wetlands in Kern County, California

Kern County, California has 183,315 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Kern County, California at a glance

Wetland mapped183,315 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped25,497
Share of the county that is wetland3.5%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Pond (10,836)
Distinct wetland types6
Largest single wetland32,336 acres (Lake)

Kern County, California is home to 927,068 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 183,315 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 25,497. Share of the county that is wetland: 3.5%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Pond (10,836). Distinct wetland types: 6. Largest single wetland: 32,336 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 Kern County, California?
Land Owl maps 183,315 acres wetland mapped within Kern County, California.
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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