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initial monument [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying
  • Toponymy
DEF

One of thirty-four positions and points of origin of the principal meridians and base lines established for the control of the township boundary surveys of the rectangular system designed for subdividing the public lands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arpentage
  • Toponymie

Spanish

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