Metes and Bounds

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Metes and bounds is a method of describing land by its boundaries — using courses, directions, distances, and monuments.

• Survey
• Subdivision
• Encroachment
• Legal Description
• Plat

Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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