2006-06-29 10:54:59 · 5 answers · asked by dirtypipe 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
1 section = 1 square mile = 640 acres
2006-06-29 11:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi- I grew up in Iowa, where much of the land is divided by roads that are exactly one mile apart, often forming a perfect square. They say that "back in the day", the early road engineers in the state of Iowa did this to help the farmers plot out their land and determine land boundaries. There are 640 acres per section of land and 1 section equals a square mile. Wikipedia has lots of info on land sections, townships, etc. Hope this helps you out!
2006-06-29 18:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by saucyburrito 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A section is generally defined as an area of one square mile. This equates to 640 acres.
2006-06-29 18:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by twylafox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
640 acres in a section
2006-06-29 20:37:11 · answer #4 · answered by FrogDog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
640
2006-07-01 11:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋