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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Wherever in this chapter territory is described by geographic boundaries, the following conventions are used:
(1) Each bound continues to the intersection with the bound next named, or to the intersection with a straight-line extension of such bound.
(2) If the bound is a street, it follows the center line of the street or the center line of the street extended.
(3) If the bound is a railroad right-of-way, it follows the center line of the railroad right-of-way.
(4) If the bound is a river or stream, it follows the center of the main channel of such river or stream.
(5) If the bound follows a municipal boundary, it coincides with such boundary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes State Sovereignty, Jurisdiction and Divisions (Ch. 1 to 4) § 4.003. Description of boundaries - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/state-sovereignty-jurisdiction-and-divisions-ch-1-to-4/wi-st-4-003/
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