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A compass reading of E45 degree S describes a line halfway between due East and due South.
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How many acres are in a parcel of land described as 'From a point beginning thence S 1000 feet to a metal stake, thence W 2000 feet to a metal stake, thence 1000 feet to a metal stake, thence E 2000 to the point of beginning'?
45 acres
What is a legal description that contains a Point of Beginning (POB), uses direction of the compass, and distances, and ultimately returns to the POB called?
Metes and bounds
Basic methods used in legal descriptions of land include all of the following EXCEPT:
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An acre of land contains:
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A government check is described by all of the following EXCEPT:
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What is the standard unit of measurement in the rectangular survey system?
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The rectangular survey depends on the establishment of an initial point known as the Gila and Salt River Baseline & Meridian (G&SRB&M) in Arizona.
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How many townships are contained in a square area known as a government check?
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Sections in a regular township include all of the following EXCEPT:
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A parcel of land described as the NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 6, Township 3N Range 4E of the G&SRB&M sold for $4,500 an acre. What was the sales price?
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Which sections are contiguous to Section 18 of a township?
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If a township was divided by a straight line from the NW corner of Section 6 to the SE corner of Section 36, how many acres does each of the two parcels contain?
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Part of a legal description reads 'T6NR3W'. How far north of the baseline would the south boundary of the township be?
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Horizontal rows of townships are known as:
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The S1/2 of NW1/4 of SE1/4 of SW1/4 of NW1/4 of a section contains:
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Correction lines are 24 miles apart and were originated to:
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What is the shortest distance between Sections 9 and 12 of the same township?
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A government check is described by all of the following EXCEPT:
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How many acres are contained in a square mile?
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The government survey system is not suitable for the description of small urban properties.
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What is the brass marker used by surveyors to establish the base elevation for a survey known as?
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Datum refers to a level (or datum plane) used by surveyors to measure elevations and depths.
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A plat map shows all of the following EXCEPT:
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A survey that shows the location of individual properties, dedicated streets and parks is known as a:
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The issuance of a Commissioner's Public Report is required before a sale of subdivision lots when a parcel is divided into how many lots containing less than 36 acres each?
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Study Notes
Legal Land Descriptions
- A compass reading such as E45 degrees S indicates a direction halfway between East and South.
- Metes and bounds is a legal description method that starts from a Point of Beginning, utilizing compass directions and distances.
- A parcel with a legal description outlining S 1000 feet, W 2000 feet, then back N and E represents 45 acres of land.
- Legal descriptions utilize methods like Lot and Block, Government Survey, and Metes and Bounds; Aerial Photographs are not acceptable for this purpose.
Measurements and Units
- An acre is defined as containing 43,560 square feet.
- A government check is a 24-mile square area containing 16 townships, established to correct the curvature of the Earth during land surveys.
- Townships are 6 miles square, divided into 36 sections, each measuring 1 square mile or 640 acres.
Land Calculation and Sections
- The NW1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 6, Township 3N Range 4E measures 40 acres when sold at $4,500 per acre results in a sale price of $180,000.
- Townships are divided into sections, which are numbered 1 to 36; Sections can be adjacent (contiguous) to each other based on their numbering.
- Distances between sections within a township can be calculated by their arrangement; for example, the distance between Sections 9 and 12 is 2 miles.
Township and Survey Concepts
- The south boundary of a township indicated as T6N would be 30 miles north of the baseline due to the 6-mile tier setup.
- Correction lines, which are 24 miles apart, were instituted to accommodate the curvature of the Earth within the rectangular survey system.
- Brass markers that denote base elevations for surveys are referred to as benchmarks; these are crucial for accurate elevation measurements.
Special Features and Documents
- A plat map provides details about individual properties, including location, street layouts, and lots; however, it does not show water and electricity availability.
- The issuance of a Commissioner's Public Report is mandatory for the sale of subdivision lots when a parcel is divided into six or more lots, each less than 36 acres.
Miscellaneous Facts
- A square mile corresponds to one section, equating to 640 acres; this is fundamental in real estate and land assessment contexts.
- The government survey system is typically ineffective for detailing small urban properties, where alternate plat descriptions are preferred.
True/False Statements
- Surveying for small urban properties often involves plat maps rather than the government survey system.
- Datum refers to a fixed reference point for elevations but was inaccurately described in context above as a level used by surveyors.
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Test your knowledge on land measurement concepts with these self-check questions from Chapter 5. This quiz covers compass readings and legal descriptions using metes and bounds. Get ready to enhance your understanding of land surveying terminology!
