Wetlands in Ward County, North Dakota

Ward County, North Dakota has 120,683 acres wetland mapped. The map below shows every mapped feature inside the county boundary.

Ward County, North Dakota at a glance

Wetland mapped120,683 acres
Distinct wetlands mapped116,691
Share of the county that is wetland9.2%
Most common wetland typeFreshwater Emergent Wetland (55,859)
Distinct wetland types6
Largest single wetland1,743 acres (Lake)

Ward County, North Dakota is home to 68,233 residents. Land Owl's national wetlands layer records the following within the county boundary — Wetland mapped: 120,683 acres. Distinct wetlands mapped: 116,691. Share of the county that is wetland: 9.2%. Most common wetland type: Freshwater Emergent Wetland (55,859). Distinct wetland types: 6. Largest single wetland: 1,743 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 Ward County, North Dakota?
Land Owl maps 120,683 acres wetland mapped within Ward County, North Dakota.
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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