Since the end of World War II, new development has pushed city and town limits farther into rural districts.
When researchers took them outside the town limits to a more rural area, they easily found their bearings.
The town is the magic capital of the world; it says so on the town limits sign... Colon is a village of 1100 people in SW Michigan, in flat, prarie farmland.
"Roman law forbade burial within the town limits so cemeteries developed outside the walls, close to well-used roads," added Mr Thomas.
Most of the 900 residents who call Carlotta home -- all but a handful of whom live outside the town limits yet use its post office -- travel to Eureka or nearby Fortuna, seven miles from the town, for basic supplies.
When local towns limit amateur antennas, they weaken the web of relay stations around the country poised to assist when needed.
There is limited agricultural activity within the town limits.
The Rose Grove station is also just within the town limits.
Roadways in Greenland are limited to short stretches within town limits.
Second, the internet lets lonely provincial teenagers reach beyond their town limits.
