Aurora Learning Materials

A helpful diagram outlining the old survey measurements of poles, links and chains. Chain surveying has been used since the early 1600s in England. And, it was the method used to survey lands in the US beginning in the colonial period and extending to the late 20th century. Some industries including railroad distances and fire spread measurements still use chain terminologies. The Public Lands Survey System (PLSS) is based on chain measurements. And, land records using metes and bounds often s

An extensive glossary list and followup fun crossword puzzle to assess understanding of vocabulary terms.