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 reference points in property descriptions and surveys, particularly when property boundaries follow the course of a water feature. By measuring and recording meanders, surveyors can accurately establish property lines and calculate the acreage of a parcel of land, ensuring that the legal description of the property accurately reflects its physical boundaries.
Related terms
- Land surveying
- Metes and bounds
- Riparian rights
- Waterfront property
- Legal description
- Acreage
- Topography
- Parcel
References
- National Association of Realtors: “Understanding Property Surveys and Meanders”
- The Land Surveyors Network: “Meanders in Land Surveying: Explained”
- USGS Water Science School: “Stream and River Meanders”
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