PLSS baseline and meridian question

survbob · 2013-08-01T14:14:00Z

I work in Ohio and my newish job consists mostly of reviewing/approving legal descriptions from all over the state. Question is: when you write legal descriptions in other PLSS states, do you always note the baseline and meridian that the township and range numbers were counted from? Or is it implied because you've already noted the county and can deduce it from that?Reason I ask, I'd say 75% of new surveys I get submitted to me all list the Twp/Rng numbers but fail to list the Original Land Subdivision (eg. Old Seven Ranges, Connecticut Western Reserve) which in Ohio tell me the baseline and meridian used. I can figure out which subdivision it's in by the county listed, but I believe it's not following the state min standards*. What says you? I've only kicked back surveys that have had a separate error and told them to also list the original subdivision, but there are so many submitted without it I'm considering changing my policy. Note: I've sent emails to PLSO (professional organization) and the State Board with the same question and didn't receive any response.Note2: The Original Subdivision also tells me which rules they are retracing under, Land Ordinance of 1785, L.O. of 1796, Tiffin's Instructions.*O.A.C. 4733-37-05(C)(1) A title such that the general location of the survey can be identified. The title shall include, but not be limited to: state, county, civil township or municipality, and original land subdivision description.

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Tom, I hope all is well with you.

I would add that all the 4th Meridian townships in Minnesota have numbers under 100, and all the 5th Meridian townships have numbers over 100, so the township number effectively identifies the meridian. It's uncommon to see the PM mentioned in a Minnesota description.

Interesting thread. I'm glad I don't work in Ohio.

Posted : August 4, 2013 7:51 pm

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