The horrific reason for this figure is that owning a square in this ridiculous checkerboard is equivalent to owning 1/4 stake in the squares of public land that it's adjacent to. If you own four black squares on the checkerboard on all sides of a single white square, you also own the white square, because you are the only person who can legally pass through onto the public land.
By citing this figure, the plaintiffs are essentially admitting that they are claiming de facto ownership over the public's land.
By citing this figure, the plaintiffs are essentially admitting that they are claiming de facto ownership over the public's land.