In other states, they operate as municipalities, similar to that of a city, village, town, or borough.Ĭurrently, there are 20 states with civil townships. In many states, townships operate under similar laws as a county does. Township lines run parallel to the baseline (east-west), while range lines run north–south each are established at 6-mile intervals.Ī civil township is a type of local government that is in a grey area between counties and municipalities. Range Lines: The north to south lines which mark township boundaries.
Sections are numbered beginning with the northeast-most section (#1), proceeding west to 6, then south along the west edge of the township and to the east (#36 is in the SE corner). More detail will be shown and labels appear as you zoom in. Check the “Show labels” checkbox in the lower left corner of the map to see the names of township and range, section and quarter quarter section on the map.
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