Chapter 21

Question 1

Benchmark

Answer 1

A natural or unnatural permanent reference mark or point established for use in measuring differences in elevation.

Question 2

Metes and Bounds

Answer 2

A method of describing or locating real property; metes are measures of length and bounds are boundaries; a description starting with a well-marked point of beginning and following the boundaries of the land until it returns once more to the point of beginning.

Question 3

Monument

Answer 3

A fixed object and point established by surveyors to establish land locations; includes not only artificial objects such as posts and fences, but also natural objects such as trees, mountains and water courses.

Question 4

Plat Field Book

Answer 4

A public record containing facts pertaining to land.

Question 5

Plat

Answer 5

A plan or map of a certain piece or pieces of land.

Question 6

Plat and Parcel System (also called Subdivision and Lot Numbers)

Answer 6

Land Court - described by lot number with reference to the map number and to the transfer certificate title under which the land is registered.
Also for regular system.

Question 7

Section

Answer 7

A section of land established by government survey containing 640 acres, or 1 square mile. Also, a portion of a tax map description.