Townships, ranges, and sections are used in which type of legal description?

Metes and bounds is a system of land description that uses physical landmarks, distances, and angles to outline property boundaries, rather than a grid system. This method is more subjective and can vary widely, making it distinct from the standardized government survey approach.

A recorded plat is a detailed map that represents the division of land into lots, streets, and other elements, typically used in urban planning. While it provides a visual representation of property divisions, it does not employ the systematic division into townships and sections characteristic of the government survey.

Points of beginning are specific reference points used in various land description systems to establish the starting point for a legal description. While they can be relevant in metes and bounds descriptions, they do not pertain to the systematic framework of townships and sections utilized in government surveys.