Wetlands in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Plymouth County, Massachusetts has 121,415 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Plymouth County, Massachusetts at a glance

Wetland mapped121,415 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped31,420
Share of the county that is wetland26.9%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (16,441)
Distinct wetland types8
Largest single wetland4,501 acres (Estuarine and Marine Deepwater)

Plymouth County, Massachusetts is home to 546,829 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 121,415 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 31,420. Share of the county that is wetland: 26.9%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (16,441). Distinct wetland types: 8. Largest single wetland: 4,501 acres (Estuarine and Marine Deepwater). 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 Plymouth County, Massachusetts?
Land Owl maps 121,415 acres wetland mapped within Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
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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