Survey to determine the metes and bounds of all parcels within an entire municipality or city for land registration and other purposes.

• A. Isolated Surveys
• B. Cadastral Surveys
• C. Group Settlement/Townsite Subdivision Surveys
• D. Public Land Surveys

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a Public Land Survey is undertaken to determine the boundaries (metes and bounds) of every parcel within a defined area, such as an entire municipality or city, for land registration and other official purposes. This type of survey creates a complete, government-established framework of parcel boundaries for the whole area, tying together corner monuments and producing maps and descriptions that support titles, taxation, and land management. Because the task is to cover all parcels in the municipality, it’s distinct from surveys that focus on a single parcel, on subdivisions for settlements or townsites, or on establishing boundaries within smaller or specific areas.