township line

American  

noun

1. Surveying. one of two parallel lines running east and west that define the north and south borders of a township.

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Etymology

Origin of township line

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

Example Sentences

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township line

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

From Camps and Trails by Abbott, Henry

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

From The Blunders of a Bashful Man by Victor, Metta Victoria Fuller

All of said lands lying south of the township line between townships 13 and 14 north are attached to the Oklahoma land district, the office of which is at Oklahoma City, in the said Territory.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 9, part 1: Benjamin Harrison by Harrison, Benjamin

I felt confident that a better route could be found to the camp and Bige and I often discussed the matter but we continued to use the township line through the first season.

From Camps and Trails by Abbott, Henry

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

From Camps and Trails by Abbott, Henry