U.S. Land Ordinance of 1785 Flashcards
1
Q
divided USA into townships and ranges to facilitate land sales to settlers in West
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U.S. Land Ordinance of 1785
2
Q
thomas hutchins
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did the initial surveying for U.S. Land Ordinance of 1785
3
Q
township size
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6mi by 6mi
4
Q
principal meridians
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some North South lines dividing townships
5
Q
base lines
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eadt west lines dividing townships
6
Q
range
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correspond to distance from base line
7
Q
townships v sections
A
townships are bigger
8
Q
how many sectoins in township
A
36
9
Q
section size
A
1mi by 1mi
