Property Ownership
Utah uses the Salt Lake Base and Meridian as the reference point for government rectangular survey legal descriptions. This means all township and range measurements in Utah originate from:
ASalt Lake City Hall
BThe intersection of the Salt Lake Meridian and the Salt Lake Base Line near the Salt Lake Temple✓ Correct
CThe geographic center of Salt Lake County
DTemple Square
Explanation
The Salt Lake Meridian and Base Line—established near Temple Square in Salt Lake City—serve as the starting point for all government rectangular survey legal descriptions in Utah.
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