How many wetlands are there in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?

Land Owl maps 681,628 acres wetland mapped within Sitka City and Borough, Alaska.

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.

Wetlands in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has 681,628 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska at a glance

Wetland mapped	681,628 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped	23,143
Share of the county that is wetland	33.6%
Most common wetland type	Riverine (9,197)
Distinct wetland types	8
Largest single wetland	52,814 acres (Estuarine and Marine Deepwater)

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska is home to 8,319 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 681,628 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 23,143. Share of the county that is wetland: 33.6%. Most common wetland type: Riverine (9,197). Distinct wetland types: 8. Largest single wetland: 52,814 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 Sitka City and Borough, Alaska?: Land Owl maps 681,628 acres wetland mapped within Sitka City and Borough, Alaska.
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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