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I have been pondering this a while.
. Where my home is situated it is extremely hilly. Within the 30 acres of the place there are very few places you can walk without either going uphill or down. I believe geo-morphologic term is undulating.
Here is my question:
If on a flat plane there is an area of 30 acres, but if one takes into account the topographic surface area, there is a dramatic increase in acreage. I have not actually surveyed the terrain yet, but just using line of sight and my legs, I would venture to guess 30-50% more surface area than planar area. I am thinking of putting up some horse this winter. Could I honestly state there is 45 acres of pasture?
Has anyone ever heard of stating the actual topographical area in lieu of planar area?
Terry
. Where my home is situated it is extremely hilly. Within the 30 acres of the place there are very few places you can walk without either going uphill or down. I believe geo-morphologic term is undulating.
Here is my question:
If on a flat plane there is an area of 30 acres, but if one takes into account the topographic surface area, there is a dramatic increase in acreage. I have not actually surveyed the terrain yet, but just using line of sight and my legs, I would venture to guess 30-50% more surface area than planar area. I am thinking of putting up some horse this winter. Could I honestly state there is 45 acres of pasture?
Has anyone ever heard of stating the actual topographical area in lieu of planar area?
Terry