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The Public Land Survey System (PLSS) is a method used in the United States to survey and divide land into rectangular parcels for sale and development, primarily in the western territories. Established by the Land Ordinance of 1785, it provides a standardized way to describe land, facilitating land ownership, transfer, and management.
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Geodetic surveying is the science of measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field. It provides the foundational data necessary for accurate mapping, navigation, and understanding of geophysical processes on a global scale.
Legal descriptions provide the precise geographical delineation of a property, ensuring clarity and preventing disputes in property transactions. They are essential for accurately identifying parcels of land and are typically used in deeds, mortgages, and other legal documents to convey property rights.
A legal description is a written record that precisely identifies the boundaries and location of a parcel of land, ensuring clear and unambiguous property delineation for legal and transactional purposes. It typically includes details like metes and bounds, lot and block identification, and is essential for deeds, mortgages, and land surveys.
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