Which method uses a recorded map with lot numbers and block numbers?

• A. Metes and Bounds
• B. Rectangular Survey
• C. Lot and Block
• D. Street Address

Answer: (C)

Lot and Block relies on a plat, a recorded map of a subdivision that shows how the land is divided into lots within blocks. In this system, the legal description identifies the specific lot number within a block, then the subdivision name and jurisdiction, all tied to the plat filed in public records. This makes property descriptions precise and easy to reference for parcels in urban or suburban developments. The other methods describe boundaries differently: metes and bounds uses measurements and natural or artificial features; the rectangular (government) survey uses a grid of townships, ranges, and sections; a street address is a locator for convenience, not a standalone legal description.