Texas Surveyors Practice Exam

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How many sections are in a township?

24 sections
36 sections
48 sections
50 sections

The correct answer is: 36 sections

A township is a standard unit of land measurement used in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and is defined as a square area measuring six miles by six miles. Consequently, when you calculate the total area of a township, you arrive at 36 square miles. Each of these square miles is divided into sections, with each section measuring one mile by one mile. Therefore, a complete township contains a total of 36 sections. This system is crucial for land description, assessment, and management in surveying. Understanding this structure helps surveyors navigate and subdivide land efficiently, ensuring accurate delineation and ownership of property.