Property Ownership

The legal description 'NW¼ of the SE¼ of Section 12, T2N, R1E, SLM' refers to property in Utah using the:

AMetes and bounds system
BRectangular (government) survey system with the Salt Lake Baseline and Meridian✓ Correct
CLot and block system
DAssessor's parcel number system

Explanation

Utah uses the rectangular survey system (PLSS) with the Salt Lake Base Line and Meridian as its reference point (SLM). Townships (T) measure north/south from the baseline; ranges (R) measure east/west from the meridian.

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