In surveying, an initial point is a datum (a specific point on the surface of the earth) that marks the beginning point for a cadastral survey. The initial point establishes a local geographic coordinate system for the surveys that refer to that point.
An initial point is defined by the intersection of a principal meridian and a base line.
Read more about Initial Point: Selection of Initial Points
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