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 systematic method of surveying rural land in the United States based on a rectangular grid system of townships (6 miles × 6 miles) and ranges, creating a uniform division of land.
AP course connection
Topic 5.2: 5.2 Settlement Patterns and Survey Methods