Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Practice Exam

In what direction would a tract of land described as the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter lie in relation to the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the same section?

1. North

2. East

3. South

4. West

The correct answer is: East

To determine the relationship between the two described tracts of land, it's important to first visualize the layout. The description "southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter" can be broken down as follows: 1. **Southwest Quarter**: This entire section is divided into quarters. The southwest quarter is one-fourth of the section. 2. **Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter**: This is another division, taking the northeast section of that first quarter, giving a smaller section. 3. **Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter**: Finally, this delineates the southeast portion of the previously defined northeast quarter. Now, looking at the second tract: the "southwest quarter of the northwest quarter" indicates another segment of land, located in the opposite area of the section. To visualize these locations within a section: - The first tract is located in the lower-left quadrant of the overall quarter divisions, specifically in the southeastern part of its quarter. - The second tract, the southwest of the northwest quarter, is positioned in the upper-left quadrant of the section. When you observe these divisions in a typical rectangular layout, the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter would lie south of the southwest