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State land grant parcel

A piece of land, including sections 16 and 36, that was given to the State of North Dakota by the U.S. Congress, primarily to support public schools and other institutions.

North Dakota Enabling Act

A federal law from 1889 that allowed North Dakota (along with South Dakota, Montana, and Washington) to become a state and established initial grants of land to the state for public purposes.

Reservation

An area of land set aside by treaty, Executive Order, or law for occupation and use by a Native American tribe, recognized by the U.S. government.

Unappropriated Federal land

Public land in North Dakota managed by the Bureau of Land Management that is not currently designated for a specific purpose or withdrawn from public use, excluding certain protected areas.

Relinquishment

The act of formally giving up or surrendering a right, title, or interest in land or property.

In lieu selection

The process of choosing alternative land or resources as a replacement for original land or resources that could not be claimed or were given up.

Taken into trust