Response Entry 6

QUESTION 1: Using Google Earth to find images different types of survey systems in Canada.

a) Seigneurial System

Neuville, Quebec

b) Nova Scotia / New Brunswick Township System

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

c) Ontario Township System

Hearst, Ontario: Double-front

d) Dominion Land Survey System

Airdrie, Alberta

e) British Columbia Survey System other than DLS

Altona, British Colombia: District and Lot Surveys (irregularly sized)

f) Unsystematic settlement in Newfoundland

Newmans Cove, Newfoundland

g) Block and Lot Survey System

Timberlea, Nova Scotia


QUESTION 2: Chosen area is Parkside, Australia

Parkside is located just outside Adelaide, Australia.

a) The land allocation appears to be systematic for this area.

b) This area appears to be similar to the Township System in Canada as there appear to be regular grids/rows with plots and road allowances.

c) This area is very densely settled and this can be seen by the homes being built so close to one another.

d) Specifically in Parkside, the land use appears to be mostly residential.

e) This is the best use of the land as Adelaide’s population is almost 1.3 million! Having residential areas like Parkside are essential and according to the above photo, well used.

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