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LAND OWNERSHIP AND MEASUREMENT
Instructor should explain the following terms. He or she should utilize maps and other visual aids to make clear the way
land ownership is described in Colorado.
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1. Township
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2. Range
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3. Principal Meridian
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4. Baseline
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5. Section
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6. Divisions of a Section
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Also explain:
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1. How Sections are numbered (1-36).
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2. How many acres are in each division (640, 160, 40, 10, etc.).
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3. What is an adjusting section (with more or less than 640 acres) and
why.
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Explain “chain” measurement.
One chain = 66 feet
80 chains = one mile
10 square chains = 1 acre
Give an example of calculating the area of a rectangle using chain
measurement.
“ A thinned
area is 4 chains by 7 chains or 28 square chains. Area equals 2.8
acres.
Discuss pacing as a means of quick and approximate
measurement.
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