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Richard is interested in purchasing some rural land and included outbuildings. When reviewing the legal description, he sees the name of a principal meridian. What type of legal description is this?

  1. Lot and block

  2. Metes and bounds

  3. Monument and benchmark

  4. Rectangular government survey

The correct answer is: Rectangular government survey

This type of legal description D is referred to as a rectangular government survey. This method is commonly used to describe large tracts of land, especially in rural areas. It divides land into smaller, manageable sections called townships, ranges, and sections, which can then be further subdivided for ownership purposes. Lot and block legal descriptions (A) are commonly used in cities or densely populated areas, while metes and bounds legal descriptions (B) are suited for irregularly shaped parcels of land. Monument and benchmark legal descriptions (C) refer to using permanent markers and preexisting points of reference to identify property boundaries. These methods may be appropriate in certain situations, but for Richard's interest in rural land, the rectangular government survey is the most relevant legal description to use.