How did the land of ordinance of 1785 first divide land?

The Land Ordinance of 1785 established a systematic method for surveying and dividing the western territory of the United States into townships and sections. It divided land into six-mile-square townships, which were further subdivided into 36 sections, each measuring one square mile (640 acres). This organized approach aimed to facilitate the sale and settlement of land and ensure uniformity in land distribution. The ordinance played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the nation.