Which symbol represents fence or field lines in land surveying?

• A. Fence or field lines
• B. Shoreline
• C. Monument
• D. Meander corner

Answer: (A)

Understanding how surveyors depict features on maps relies on recognizing the symbols used for different boundary markers. The symbol for fence or field lines is specifically used to show where a fence runs or where a field boundary is marked. This makes it the right choice because it directly signals an observable boundary created by a fence, which is a common practical boundary in land descriptions.

Other features have their own distinct symbols. A shoreline marks the edge of land where it meets water, a monument marks a precise survey control point, and a meander corner marks a turning point along a river meander used in historic boundary descriptions. Those symbols describe different elements, so they wouldn’t represent fence or field lines.