Wetlands in Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County, West Virginia has 7,454 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.
Preston County, West Virginia at a glance
| Wetland mapped | 7,454 acres |
|---|---|
| Distinct wetlands mapped | 3,018 |
| Share of the county that is wetland | 1.8% |
| Most common wetland type | Freshwater Pond (1,952) |
| Distinct wetland types | 5 |
| Largest single wetland | 1,202 acres (Riverine) |
Preston County, West Virginia is home to 34,004 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 7,454 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 3,018. Share of the county that is wetland: 1.8%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Pond (1,952). Distinct wetland types: 5. Largest single wetland: 1,202 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 Preston County, West Virginia?
- Land Owl maps 7,454 acres wetland mapped within Preston County, West Virginia.
- 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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