Definition: Range lines are the generally north-south boundaries between ranges in the rectangular survey system.
Example
Two range lines form the east and west sides of a standard township.
Keep the distinction clear
The basic classroom spacing is six miles. Earth's curvature and survey corrections mean the actual grid is not a set of perfectly identical squares.
Related terms
Range (Government Survey) · Township Lines · Government Survey System
Keep studying
Government Survey: Township, Range, Sections, and Acreage
References: BLM: surveying and mapping glossary
Pronunciation (US): RAYNJ LYNZ (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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