The Impact of Farm Lot Shape on Patterns in the Rural Landscape.

McKay, Ian A.; Parson, Helen E.

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ERIC Number: EJ561904

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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The Impact of Farm Lot Shape on Patterns in the Rural Landscape.

McKay, Ian A.; Parson, Helen E.

Journal of Geography, v96 n6 p284-92 Nov-Dec 1997

Examines the spatial implications of farm lot shape. Specifically discusses three aspects of farmstead location: the location of the house, the location of the barn, and the distance and direction relationships between the barn and the house. Explores the role of farm lot shape within the farm survey system. (MJP)

Descriptors: Buildings, Built Environment, Farmers, Geographic Concepts, Geography, Land Use, Physical Geography, Place of Residence, Rural Areas, Rural Environment, Rural Sociology, Social Studies, Space Utilization, Spatial Relationship (Facilities), Surveys, Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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