CST Level 1 Land Surveyor Certification Practice

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How many sections are contained in a township?

24 sections
36 sections
48 sections
64 sections

The correct answer is: 36 sections

A township is a geographic area used in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) in the United States, defined as a square that is typically six miles on each side. This square area is subdivided into smaller units known as sections. Each section measures one mile by one mile, encompassing 640 acres. Given that a township is structured as a grid of sections, it contains a total of 36 sections. This configuration is formed by arranging the sections in a 6 by 6 grid, leading to a total of 36 distinct sections that collectively make up the entire township area. Each section is numbered and helps in land identification and management. This standard measurement is crucial for land surveying and is foundational knowledge for anyone pursuing a career in this field. The other options do not apply to the standard layout of a township in the PLSS, as they do not reflect the correct number of sections defined within the township.