Spahn Ranch, Movie ranch in Santa Susana Pass, Los Angeles County, US.
The 55-acre property contained multiple western town film sets, stables, and residential structures nestled in the Simi Hills above Chatsworth.
Silent film actor William S. Hart established the ranch in 1920 for western productions, leading to its role in numerous television series including Bonanza.
The ranch served as a filming location for classic western productions through the 1960s, featuring in The Lone Ranger and many B-movies.
Visitors could rent horses for trail rides while the ranch maintained active film operations under the ownership of George Spahn from 1953.
The property changed permanently after a 1970 wildfire destroyed all structures, and the land now forms part of Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park.
Location: Los Angeles County
Inception: 1920
Founders: William S. Hart
Elevation above the sea: 415 m
GPS coordinates: 34.27278,-118.62300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 01:45
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