Property Ownership

In West Virginia, a property described as 'Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 2 West' uses which land description system?

AMetes and bounds
BLot and block
CRectangular Survey System (Public Land Survey System)✓ Correct
DParcel identification number

Explanation

The Rectangular Survey System (also called the Public Land Survey System or Government Survey) uses townships, ranges, and sections. While predominantly used in western states, some West Virginia properties use this system in areas surveyed under federal surveys.

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