QUARTERSECTION Meaning and
Definition
-
A quartersection is a unit of land measurement primarily used in Canada and the United States, specifically in the rural and agricultural contexts. It refers to a specific division or subdivision of a larger land area, typically measuring one-quarter of a section.
In the United States, a section is an area of land measuring one square mile or 640 acres, and a quartersection thus represents 160 acres. Similarly, in Canada, a section is also one square mile, but it consists of 160 acres. Therefore, a quartersection in Canada measures 40 acres.
Quartersections are crucial in land surveying and land ownership, especially in the planning and division of rural land for farming, agriculture, and other types of land utilization. They play a significant role in determining property boundaries, as well as in the assessment and taxation of land value.
The term quartersection may also be used more broadly to refer to any division or portion of land measuring a quarter of a larger area, regardless of the specific measurements. It is important to note, however, that the term is most commonly used in relation to the specific measurement units mentioned above.
Common Misspellings for QUARTERSECTION
- quartersectyon
- quartersectaon
- quartersectmon
- quartersecthon
- quartersectign
- quartersectimn
- quartersectinn
- quartersectiof
- quartersectiol
- quartersectioo
- q uartersection
- qu artersection
- qua rtersection
- quar tersection
- quart ersection
- quarterse ction
- quartersec tion
- quartersect ion
- quartersecti on
- quartersectio n
Etymology of QUARTERSECTION
The word "quartersection" is primarily used in Canada, particularly in the western provinces, to refer to a specific unit of land measurement.
The etymology of "quartersection" is derived from the combination of two words: "quarter" and "section".
The term "section" comes from the French word "section" meaning "division" or "portion". It dates back to the 16th century and was used in reference to the division of land into portions.
The word "quarter", on the other hand, originated from the Latin word "quartarius", meaning "fourth part". It has been used in English since the Middle English period to denote one of four equal parts.
When combined, "quartersection" refers to one-fourth of a "section" of land, which is a standardized unit of measurement typically used in Canadian land administration systems.
Infographic
Add the infographic to your website:
