Federal land refers to land owned by the government of the United States, which is available for public use and can be managed by various federal agencies.
Related terms
Homestead Act: The Homestead Act was a law that allowed any adult citizen to claim up to 160 acres of federal land in exchange for improving and living on it for at least five years.
Land Grant Colleges: Land grant colleges were educational institutions established under the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890, where states were given federal lands or money to support agricultural education and research.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM): The Bureau of Land Management is an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior responsible for managing federal lands, including overseeing activities such as grazing, mining, and recreation on these lands.