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Wyoming commonly uses the government rectangular survey because:

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C) Most of the state was surveyed using this system — townships, ranges, and sections

Wyoming was surveyed using the government rectangular survey system based on the 6th Principal Meridian. Descriptions use township, range, and section numbers. One section = 640 acres.

Answer Options
A
All WY properties are in subdivisions
B
Metes and bounds is prohibited
C
Most of the state was surveyed using this system — townships, ranges, and sections
D
GPS replaced all survey methods

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Key Terms:

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