Wetlands in Madison County, Illinois

Madison County, Illinois has 35,208 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Madison County, Illinois at a glance

Wetland mapped35,208 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped7,693
Share of the county that is wetland7.4%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Pond (2,912)
Distinct wetland types6
Largest single wetland2,576 acres (Riverine)

Madison County, Illinois is home to 263,110 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 35,208 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 7,693. Share of the county that is wetland: 7.4%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Pond (2,912). Distinct wetland types: 6. Largest single wetland: 2,576 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 Madison County, Illinois?
Land Owl maps 35,208 acres wetland mapped within Madison County, Illinois.
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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