Land Use & Zoning

In Missouri, which type of survey system uses angles and distances from a starting point to describe land?

ARectangular survey system
BMetes and bounds✓ Correct
CLot and block
DTax parcel number system

Explanation

Metes and bounds uses a point of beginning (POB), then describes the boundary using compass bearings (metes) and distances along each line (bounds) until returning to the POB.

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