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. …
Line Tree
Any tree that is on a property line, specifically one that is also a corner to another property. …
Meander
In real estate and land surveying, a meander is a term used to describe the winding or sinuous path of a natural watercourse, such as a river, stream, or shoreline. Meanders are often used as …