Wetlands in Prince William County, Virginia

Prince William County, Virginia has 22,143 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Prince William County, Virginia at a glance

Wetland mapped22,143 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped10,454
Share of the county that is wetland10.1%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (4,380)
Distinct wetland types8
Largest single wetland911 acres (Lake)

Prince William County, Virginia is home to 502,966 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 22,143 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 10,454. Share of the county that is wetland: 10.1%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (4,380). Distinct wetland types: 8. Largest single wetland: 911 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 Prince William County, Virginia?
Land Owl maps 22,143 acres wetland mapped within Prince William County, 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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