township line

noun

Surveying. one of two parallel lines running east and west that define the north and south borders of a township. Compare range line, township ( def 2 ).

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

In New England these signs are frequently placed, at the township line rather than at the village boundary.

Within this mound will be found a stone with as many notches cut on the east and west side as it is miles to the township line.

Then I went back up the mountain and followed the township line down the steep part and met another new blazed trail.

In due time I reached the top and found the township line which I had many times followed over the ridge.

"I will never put my foot beyond the township line again," I vowed to my secret soul.

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