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4 Methods to Describe Land |
1. Metes and bounds 2. Lot and block numbers 3. Monuments or occupancy 4. Rectangular Survey-certain states only |
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Metes and Bounds |
Starts at POINT OF BEGINNING. And ends at same place. The survey calls distances and angles enclosing a tract of land |
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Lot and Block |
Used after subdivider or developer has filed a subdivision plat with county. Subdivision has a name. Blocks are parcels within the parcel of land. Lots are smaller sections within the blocks. Lots are numbers. |
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Monuments or Occupancy |
Objects that help establish boundaries. Natural or man made objects. |
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Rectangular Survey |
Used in certain states Based on principle meridians- with imaginary lines tuning N to S and BASE LINES running E to W |
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Townships |
Rectangular Survey 6 miles on each side Comprising 36 sq miles |
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1 acre |
43,560 sq. ft. |
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Size of township |
36 sq. miles Size of section- 1 sq. mile |
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Point of Beginning |
Used in metes and bounds Distance and direction given for each side. |
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Metes and Bounds description must have: |
Point of beginning Distance and direction for each side |
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Point of Beginning must use |
A reference point OUTSIDE of the description of the property itself. |
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Vertical rows |
North to south. |
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Ranges |
N to S vertical rows of townships |
