Survey Systems

Interesting sites that help you learn more about the land survey systems in this lesson:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmaga/landmaps/range_map.html - Range Maps for Dummies.

http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/visitors/PLSS.asp - Rectangular Survey System

http://www.outfitters.com/genealogy/land/metesbounds.html - Metes and Bounds System

http://hometown.aol.com/vikkigray/landtutorial.htm - Understanding Legal Land Descriptions

http://www.cyndislist.com/land.htm - Hundred’s of links to different land records in various states in the U.S. and foreign countries. Have fun picking out your area of interest and see what you find.