Meridians and base lines relate to which survey system?

• A. Rectangular survey method aka Government Survey System
• B. Metes and bounds survey
• C. Lot and block system
• D. Township and range method

Answer: (A)

Meridians and baselines create a grid that standardizes land descriptions. In the Rectangular Survey System, also known as the Government Survey System, north–south meridians and east–west baselines form the reference lines that define a township-and-range grid. This framework lets land be described in a systematic way (townships, ranges, and sections) rather than by vague features. Metes and bounds use courses and distances from natural landmarks, and the Lot and Block system describes parcels within subdivisions on a plat. Township and range is a part of the Rectangular System, but meridians and baselines are the defining feature of that system.