A distinct approach to land surveying found in the Canadian Maritimes, parts of Quebec, Louisiana, and Texas where land is divided into narrow strips stretching back from rivers, roads, or canals is called which survey system?

• A. Long-lot Survey System
• B. Linear settlement pattern
• C. Rural survey method
• D. Von Thunen Model

Answer: (A)

Long-lot Survey System is the concept being tested. This method divides land into long, narrow parcels that stretch back from a river, road, or canal so each landholder has direct access to the waterway or transportation route. It arose from French colonial influence and is historically found in the Canadian Maritimes and parts of Quebec, as well as in Louisiana and Texas, where waterways were the main means of transport and trade. The design isn’t about how towns are laid out along a line or about a generic surveying term or about economic distance from markets; instead, it specifically describes these elongated parcels that maximize access to a vital resource.