Which legal description method identifies parcels by principal meridian, township, range and section?
Correct Answer
B) The government rectangular survey system
Why this is correct: The Government Rectangular Survey System (Public Land Survey System) uses a grid of principal meridians (north-south lines) and baselines (east-west lines) to create townships and ranges. Parcels are described by their location within a section of a township. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The lot and block plat system' uses recorded subdivision maps. 'The colonial metes and bounds tradition' uses distances and directions from a point of beginning. 'The street-address convention' is not a legal description for deeds. Exam tip: This system is used in most states west of the original thirteen colonies. Remember the order: meridian, township, range, section.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The Government Rectangular Survey System (Public Land Survey System) uses a grid of principal meridians (north-south lines) and baselines (east-west lines) to create townships and ranges. Parcels are described by their location within a section of a township. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The lot and block plat system' uses recorded subdivision maps. 'The colonial metes and bounds tradition' uses distances and directions from a point of beginning. 'The street-address convention' is not a legal description for deeds. Exam tip: This system is used in most states west of the original thirteen colonies. Remember the order: meridian, township, range, section.
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