Acre (A)

Layer: A

Vector 1

Type: measure Relation: land area

Vector 2

Type: boundary Relation: spatial extent

Vector 3

Type: identity Relation: quantified terrain

Description

The concept of “acre” represents a standardized measure used to define the extent of land. It expresses a boundary that quantifies physical space within a consistent framework. This identity reflects the human need to categorize and divide terrain. As an abstract notion, an acre symbolizes the transformation of natural landscape into measurable units. It marks a conceptual boundary that organizes land into comprehensible portions. In this sense, “acre” captures the essence of quantified space.

A

measure land area

boundary spatial extent

identity quantified terrain