A landscaped public area set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A comprehensive plan to guide the long-term physical development of a particular area based on identified objectives, strategies, and timelines for implementation. Includes plans for land use, housing, community facilities and utlities, transportation of goods and people, and energy use and conservation.
Zoning ordinances and policies are developed for different areas or zoning districts based on the master plan.

An artificial line used by surveyors to measure the natural, uneven, winding property line formed by rivers, streams and other watercourses bordering a property.

The true north and south line extending from an initial point in both directions. Meridians used within each state can be numeric or common names.

Unit of length on which the metric system of length measurement is based. One meter is equal to 1,650,763.73 wavelengths of radiation from an isotope of the element krypton. One (1) meter is equal to 3.281 feet. See also Meter (m) equivalents and conversions and the various Converting meters (m) to... entries.

One (1) meter (m) is equal to 100 centimeters (cm).
One (1) meter is equal to 0.001 kilometers (km).
One (1) meter is equal to 3.2808 feet (ft).
One (1) meter is equal to 1.0936 yards.
One (1) meter is equal to 0.00497 furlongs.
One (1) meter is equal to 0.0497 chains.
One (1) meter is equal to 39.3701 inches (in).
One (1) meter is equal to 4.97096 links.
One (1) meter is equal to 0.0006 miles.
One (1) meter is equal to 0.1988 rods, poles, or perches.
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Unit of length used primarily in the United States, but still used as an international unit as well. Formally known as a statute mile, a mile is equal to 5,280 feet or 1.6093 kilometers (km). For additional information and conversion examples, see Mile equivalents and conversions or the various Converting miles to... entries.

One (1) mile is equal to 5,280 feet.
One (1) mile is equal to 80 chains.
One (1) mile is equal to 8,000 links.
One (1) mile is equal to eight (8) furlongs.
One (1) mile is equal to 320 rods, poles, or perches.
One (1) mile is equal to 1,760 yards.
One (1) mile is equal to 63,360 inches.
One (1) mile is equal to 160,934.4 centimeters.
One (1) mile is equal to 1,609.344 meters.
One (1) mile is equal to 1.6093 kilometers.
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River in southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virgina in the United States; flows north for approximately 128 miles before joining the Allegheny River near Pittsburgh to form the Ohio River.

The point where a river ends its course and empties its contents into another body of water, such as a lake or sea.

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A watercourse that is deep and wide enough to accept commercial vessel (boat) traffic. Also known as a navigable waterway.

A watercourse that is deep and wide enough to accept commercial vessel (boat) traffic. Also known as a navigable river.

The geographical range and habitat a species can or does occupy, and the ecological (functional) role it can or does fulfill in the ecosystem; “what an animal/plant does for a living”

A watercourse that is either too shallow or too narrow to allow commercial vessel (boat or ship) traffic. Also known as a non-navigable waterway.

A watercourse that is either too shallow or too narrow to allow commercial vessel (boat or ship) traffic. Also known as a non-navigable river.

A cadastral survey which creates land boundaries and marks them for the first time.

A unit of length used in land surveys. The terms rod, pole, and perch are equivalent and may be used interchangeably, although "rod" is the most common. One (1) perch is equal to 25 links, 16.5 feet, or 1/4 (0.25) chain. For conversions and examples, see Rod, pole, or perch equivalents and conversions and the various Converting rods, poles, or perches to... entries.

Definition:
1. (n.) Area of plain or rolling land along the foot of a mountain range
2. (adj.) Located at the base of a mountain or mountain range.

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A surveyed map of a town, section, or subdivision indicating the exact locations and boundaries of individual properties, streets, easements, and public recreation areas. Plats are usually required for government approval of subdivisions, and are usually publicly recorded documents.

1. A unit of length or area equal to one linear rod or one square rod, commonly used in land surveys. The terms, rod, pole, and perch are equivalent and may be used interchangeably, although "rod" is the most common. One (1) pole is equal to 25 links, 16.5 feet, or 1/4 (0.25) chain. For conversions and examples, see Rod, pole, or perch equivalents and conversions and the various Converting rods, poles, or perches to... entries.
2. A roundwood product used primarily for structural support. Tree species used for poles are selected for resistance to weather, wear, and mechanical stress and include lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir, western hemlock, and a variety of southern pines.
3. Term applied to trees that have too small a diameter to be considered sawlogs, but are useful as structural supports, flagpoles, etc.
4. The end of an axis, as in poles of the earth or of cellular mitotic spindles in plants and animals.
5. Either of two opposing parts, forces, or situations, as in magnets, batteries, or opinions.

Definition:
1. (n.) A body of still or standing water smaller than a lake, often artificially created.
2. (v.) To collect by aggregation, as in the ponding of water in low-lying areas.

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Definition:
Natural Sciences: 1. A body of water smaller than a pond; a small puddle of water or other liquid.
2. A relatively deep portion of a stream or river where the current is slow and the water is still.
3. An isolated collection of underground oil or natural gas.
Real Estate: 4. Swimming pool.
Finance and Investment: 5. The total amount of capital invested by a group or organization formed for that purpose.

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A Spanish grant that is under 1,000 acres.

A usually metal chain used to measure length and distance. Less commonly used in land surveys than a Gunter's or surveyor's chain, the Ramsden's or engineer's chain is 100 feet in length, with 100 1-foot links. The terms "engineer's chain" and "Ramsden's chain" apply primarily to the measuring utensil itself and not to any particular unit of length.

1. A Spanish land grant larger than 1,000 acres.
2. A small farm.
3. A small building or group of small buildings (houses, huts, or bunkhouses) for housing ranch workers.
4. Same as "ranch".