Legal Definitions - half section

A half section is a piece of land that contains 320 acres. It is a division of a section of land, which traditionally contains 640 acres or one square mile. The term "section" is commonly used in real estate and public lands in the United States.

For example, if a section of land is divided into two equal parts by a north-south or east-west line, each part is called a half section. Similarly, a quarter section is a piece of land containing 160 acres, which is one quarter of a section of land.

These divisions of land are important in real estate transactions and land management. They help to define the boundaries of a property and determine its value. For instance, a farmer may purchase a half section of land to expand their farm or a developer may buy a quarter section to build a new housing development.