Figure 1 is an example of a U.S. Congressional Township. A standard Congressional Township contains 36 sections with [[area::23,040 acres]] of land. Normally, sections (nos.) 16 and 36 were ... set aside ... for school purposes. Figure 2 is an example of a [[area::640 acre]] section and how it is subdivided and described in smaller components. | Figure 1 is an example of a U.S. Congressional Township. A standard Congressional Township contains 36 sections with [[area::23,040 acres]] of land. Normally, sections (nos.) 16 and 36 were ... set aside ... for school purposes. Figure 2 is an example of a [[area::640 acre]] section and how it is subdivided and described in smaller components. |