Which term describes an agent who uses landmarks or monuments as reference points to define property boundaries?

• A. Metes and bounds
• B. Rectangular survey
• C. Lot and block map
• D. Land description method

Answer: (A)

Metes and bounds describes a method of defining property boundaries by measuring distances and directions from a starting point, using landmarks or monuments as reference points. This approach allows the boundary lines to follow natural features or marked markers, accommodating irregular-shaped parcels by tracing the perimeter and returning to the point of beginning. In contrast, the rectangular survey relies on a standardized grid defined by principal meridians and baselines, not local landmarks. Lot and block maps describe subdivisions tied to plat maps, not natural reference features. A generic “land description method” is too broad; metes and bounds is the specific term that uses landmarks or monuments to define boundaries.