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Term
Definition
Acre   43,560 square feet  
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Baseline   An East to West line which intercepts the Maridian and creates a point from which land can be measured under the Government or Rectangular survey method.  
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Lot, Block and Plat    
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  A method of lad description used for subdivisions, identifying the location of a particular parcel in the subdivision or tract.  
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Meridian   North to South line which intersects the baseline and creates a point from which land can be measured under the government or rectangular survey method.  
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Metes and Bounds   Method of land description that uses measurements and monuments and utilizes angles.  
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Mile   5,280 feet  
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Monument   Objects placed to mark key survey points on the Earth's surface.  
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Point of Beginning   A term which is associated with metes and bounds. It can be any one of the corners and the first boundary can move in either direction from that point.  
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Range   A vertical column of townships counted East and west from the meridian in the government or rectangular survey method.  
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Rectangular Survey   Method of land description that uses base and meridian lines, townships and sections. Also referred to as the US Government Survey Method.  
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Section   Area of land one mile square in the Government or Rectangular Survey Method. It contains 640 acres.  
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Tier   Horizontal row of townships that move upwards or downwards from the baseline. Counted north and south in the Government Survey Method.  
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Township   6 miles squared (36 miles) The largest land area used in the Government Survey System.  
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