Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A method of surveying and describing rural land parcels using natural and artificial landmarks, distances, and directions rather than a systematic grid system.
AP course connection
Topic 5.2: 5.2 Settlement Patterns and Survey Methods