Wetlands in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County, Indiana has 20,536 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Porter County, Indiana at a glance

Wetland mapped20,536 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped8,296
Share of the county that is wetland7.6%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (3,302)
Distinct wetland types6
Largest single wetland643 acres (Riverine)

Porter County, Indiana is home to 176,049 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 20,536 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 8,296. Share of the county that is wetland: 7.6%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (3,302). Distinct wetland types: 6. Largest single wetland: 643 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 Porter County, Indiana?
Land Owl maps 20,536 acres wetland mapped within Porter County, Indiana.
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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