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GOVERNMENT SURVEY

California Department of Real Estate

Updated 08-20-2026

GOVERNMENT SURVEY

A method of specifying the location of parcel of land using prime meridians, base lines, standard parallels, guide meridians, townships and sections.

California Department of Real Estate Glossary

California Department of Real Estate · p. 16

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