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Instructor should explain the following terms.
He or she should utilize maps and other visual aids to make clear the way
land ownership is described in Colorado.
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1. Township |
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2. Range |
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3. Principal Meridian |
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4. Baseline |
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5. Section |
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6. Divisions of a Section |
Also explain:
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1. How Sections are numbered (1-36). |
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2. How many acres are in each division (640, 160, 40, 10, etc.). |
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3. What is an adjusting section (with more or less than 640 acres) and why. |
Explain “chain” measurement.
One chain = 66 feet
80 chains = one mile
10 square chains = 1 acre
Give an example of calculating the area of a rectangle using chain
measurement.
“ A thinned
area is 4 chains by 7 chains or 28 square chains.
Area equals 2.8
acres.
Discuss pacing as a means of quick and approximate measurement.
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