How many acres are in a quarter of a quarter of a section?

A section of land in the United States is defined as 640 acres. When considering a quarter of a section, that amounts to 160 acres (which is 640 divided by 4).

Now, taking a quarter of that quarter section:

1. First, we find a quarter of the 160 acres:

• 160 acres divided by 4 equals 40 acres.

Thus, a quarter of a quarter of a section is indeed 40 acres. This reflects how land divisions work in the Public Land Survey System, where each larger section can be subdivided into smaller sections for easier management and reference in land use, making the understanding of these measurements essential for anyone involved in land use or code enforcement practices.