What defines the perimeter of a parcel of land using a starting point and describes each boundary line?

The correct identification of a method that defines the perimeter of a parcel of land using a starting point along with the specific details of each boundary line is the Metes and Bounds Description. This system relies on natural and artificial boundaries, measuring distances (metes) and angles (bounds) to outline a piece of land. It typically starts at a clearly defined point of beginning and traces the property's edges in a descriptive manner until returning to the starting point, effectively enclosing the parcel.

In contrast, a Topographical Survey primarily focuses on depicting the terrain and elevation changes of a land area, detailing features such as hills, valleys, and bodies of water, rather than delineating property boundaries. A Boundary Survey generally defines the exact location of property lines but is often conducted with more emphasis on confirming existing lines rather than detailing them through descriptions based on metes and bounds. Although a Legal Description also describes land, it often encompasses several methods of defining boundaries, which can include metes and bounds, but it does not specifically refer to the method that outlines each boundary line with geographic descriptions. Thus, the Metes and Bounds Description is the most precise choice for this question.