An agreed line between neighbors that has not been surveyed. …
Corner
The beginning or end point of any survey line. The term corner does not imply the property was in any way square. …
Declination
The difference between magnetic north and geographic (true) north. Surveyors used a compass to determine the direction of survey lines. Compasses point to magnetic north, rather than true north. This …
First Station
See Point of Beginning …
Gore
A thin triangular piece of land, the boundaries of which are defined by surveys of adjacent properties. Loosely, an overlap or gap between properties. …
Landmark
A survey mark made on a 'permanent' feature of the land such as a tree, pile of stones, etc. …