AG Mechanics CDE Practice Exam

In the rectangular survey system, lines that run east and west every 6 miles are called:

1. Baseline

2. Township Lines

3. Range Lines

4. Principal Meridians

The correct answer is: Baseline

In the rectangular survey system, lines that run east and west every 6 miles are called baselines. Baselines are essential in defining and establishing the separation of townships in the rectangular survey system. This system is used to survey and divide land into a grid of townships and sections, allowing for easier identification and location of specific areas of land. Township lines run north and south, while range lines run east and west, intersecting at right angles to form a grid system for identifying and locating specific land parcels. Principal meridians are the north-south lines used as reference points in the rectangular survey system.