For information on land measurements, and other measurements, go to Webster's Dictionary under Weights and Measure. Marj in Oriental NC -----Original Message----- From: HMWEBBER@aol.com [mailto:HMWEBBER@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 7:52 AM To: PACHESTE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PACHESTE] Land Measurements Good morning, Land Measurements: And.........for anyone wrestling with land deeds: 1 pole or rod = 5 and a half yards; 640 acres = 1 square mile; 160 square rods = 1 acre Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) ______________________________