6/22/2023 0 Comments Metes and bounds vs lot and block![]() ![]() For example, farming land would most likely be measured using a government rectangular survey while a boarding facility on an irregularly shaped lot would use metes & bounds. Often the way your property is measured is based off of its location and size. Con: Due to the grid system, it is hard to measure irregularly shaped lots.Pro: Can be used to easily measure large areas of land.These parameters create a grid system that produces boundaries and measurements used to commonly measure rural land. ![]() Acres are widely used to measure large amounts of land. While townships and sections are often subdivided even more, the division of sections creates acres. From here, the land is divided into checks, townships, and sections. For these measurements, the land is divided into regions with a baseline heading East and West, and a principal meridian going North and South. Government rectangular surveys were first used in the Northwest. Properties that are measured using this method are based off of a complex grid system. Con: This method can only be primary used for subdivision’s measurements.Pro: The maps of the subdivisions often include other important sites, such as drainage and utility locations.On that map, the land will be divided into parcels that will each receive a plat lot and block number. ![]() In order for a platted subdivision to be created, a map of the subdivision must be filed on public record. Land that has been measured using this method is often intended for urban subdivisions.
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