In the 1850s, surveyors walked across America with an iron Gunter's chain. Measure your stride to pace land like a pioneer surveyor!
1. Stretch a 66-foot rope along the hallway or playground.
2. Walk from one end to the other at your normal pace. Count your steps.
Trial 1: ________ steps | Trial 2: ________ steps | My Average: ________ steps per chain.
3. Calculate: How many of your steps would it take to walk a full 1-mile section line (80 chains)?
Calculation: ________ steps × 80 chains = ________ total steps per mile.