Property Ownership

In Maine, a property described as 'the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 4 West' uses the:

AMetes and bounds system
BRectangular (government) survey system✓ Correct
CLot and block (recorded plat) system
DStreet address system

Explanation

This description uses the rectangular survey (government survey) system, which divides land into townships, ranges, and sections. Maine uses both metes and bounds and rectangular survey systems depending on the area.

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