Which property description system uses lot and block numbers for identification?

The Lot and Block System is designed specifically for identifying properties through the use of lot and block numbers. This method is commonly applied to subdivisions and urban areas where properties are typically delineated into lots on a recorded plat map. Each individual lot is assigned a specific number, and the blocks are defined areas comprised of these lots. When referencing a property, you can refer to it by its lot number within a specific block, making it an efficient way to convey location and ownership.

This system contrasts with others, such as the Metes and Bounds, which relies on measurements and descriptions of the land’s boundaries based on natural landmarks or specific points; the Rectangular Survey System, which uses a grid format with a series of townships and ranges; and the Geodetic Survey, which utilizes precise measurements and geographic coordinates. Each of these other systems serves different purposes and contexts in property description, but they do not incorporate the simple, numbered lot and block identification characteristic of the Lot and Block System.