Property Ownership
The government (rectangular) survey system is used in Mississippi primarily for:
AUrban subdivision lots
BRural, agricultural, and large parcels, especially in the delta and northern regions✓ Correct
CCommercial properties only
DProperties acquired through eminent domain
Explanation
The government rectangular survey system (using townships, ranges, and sections) is used throughout much of Mississippi, particularly for rural and agricultural land descriptions. Urban lots are more commonly described by lot and block.
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