Questions and Answers
What is another name for the Rectangular Survey System?
Which land surveying system relies on descriptions of ownership and natural features?
What is the distinct regional approach to land surveying found in the Canadian Maritimes and parts of Quebec?
Long-lot survey system
What was the Township and Range system designed by Thomas Jefferson intended to do?
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What are primary sector activities primarily concerned with?
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What does 'clustered' mean in the context of rural settlements?
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What is an example of a circular settlement?
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How is a dispersed rural settlement defined?
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What type of system is the Midwestern US known for?
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What is a rural settlement with most buildings found in a small, concentrated area known as?
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What historical movement got rid of commons and allowed farmers to buy land for larger but fewer farms?
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In which regions is the Long-lot survey system primarily found?
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Which land surveying system is based on natural features in the Mid-Atlantic region?
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What geometric pattern is associated with the Township and Range system?
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Study Notes
Rectangular Survey System
- Known as the Public Land Survey, utilized by the U.S. Land Office Survey.
- Applies to land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Divides land into rectangular parcels.
Metes and Bounds System
- Used for land surveying east of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Relies on descriptions of land ownership and natural features like streams and trees.
Long-Lot Survey System
- Found in Canadian Maritimes, parts of Quebec, Louisiana, and Texas.
- Involves narrow land parcels extending away from rivers, roads, or canals.
- Characterized by clustered arrangements and a linear layout.
Township and Range System
- Developed by Thomas Jefferson for even distribution of settlers across U.S. farmlands.
- Represents a rectangular land division model.
Rural Settlement Facts
- Closely linked with primary sector activities, particularly the extraction of raw materials.
Clustered Settlement
- Refers to a type of rural settlement where buildings are in close proximity.
- Example: Colonial New England.
Circular Settlement
- Characterizes specific rural patterns in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and Northern Germany.
- Aligns with the Von Thünen model.
Linear Settlement
- Refers to settlements arranged in a straight line.
Dispersed Settlement
- Describes isolated, spread-out rural settlements.
- Examples include the Great Plains and the Middle Atlantic Colonies.
Midwestern U.S. Land System
- Predominantly uses the Township and Range system for land division.
Clustered Village
- A rural settlement configuration where most buildings are concentrated in a small area.
Enclosure Movement
- Occurred between 1750 to 1850; aimed to eliminate commons.
- Enabled farmers to purchase larger parcels from the government, resulting in fewer, more extensive farms.
Long-Lot Definition
- Describes a linear arrangement of land parcels, commonly seen in Louisiana and Quebec.
Metes and Bounds Overview
- Features a surveying approach centered around natural geographic attributes.
- Predominantly observed in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Township and Range Characteristics
- Represents a geometric pattern used for land division in the U.S. Midwest.
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Explore key concepts of the rectangular survey system and metes and bounds system with these flashcards designed for AP Human Geography. Understand how land was surveyed in the U.S., both west and east of the Appalachian Mountains, through definitions and examples.
