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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Meridian Surveying Government Rectangular Survey System Property Description Geography Longitude

A meridian is a longitudinal reference line that traverses the earth in a north-south direction. All meridians circle the earth through the equator and converge at the north and south poles. They are used by surveyors in describing property under the government rectangular survey method.