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).

Origin of township line

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

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In New England these signs are frequently placed, at the township line rather than at the village boundary.
The Farmer and His Community | Dwight Sanderson
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.
Touring Afoot | Claude Powell Fordyce
Then I went back up the mountain and followed the township line down the steep part and met another new blazed trail.
Camps and Trails | Henry Abbott
In due time I reached the top and found the township line which I had many times followed over the ridge.
Camps and Trails | Henry Abbott
"I will never put my foot beyond the township line again," I vowed to my secret soul.
The Blunders of a Bashful Man | Metta Victoria Fuller Victor

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