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Metes and bounds is common in Maine because:

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C) Maine was settled before the government rectangular survey — original colonial descriptions used natural landmarks

As one of the original colonies, Maine predates the government rectangular survey. Many properties still use metes and bounds descriptions based on historical boundaries.

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A
Federal requirement
B
Easiest method
C
Maine was settled before the government rectangular survey — original colonial descriptions used natural landmarks
D
State law mandates it

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