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township

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An area of land divided by township lines and range lines which is approximately 36 miles square. Each township is divided into 36 parts, each approximately one mile square, called sections. Township lines, which are 6 miles apart, run east and west parallel to the Base Line (and also parallel to lines of latitude).

hachures (topographic)

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A series of short, nearly parallel lines used in map making to represent a sloping surface. Representing a depression or pit, the contour line is joined forming a circle with the hachures on the inside of the circle.

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