Willow Ranch, California
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Willow Ranch is an unincorporated community
in Modoc County
, California
. It is located 33.3 miles (54 km) north-northeast of Alturas
, at an elevation of 4731 feet (1442 m).
The Willow Ranch post office opened in 1871, closed in 1882, re-opened in 1883, changed its name to Willowranch in 1896, moved in 1900, and changed its name back to Willow Ranch in 1950.
The original site was located about 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the present one; the town moved to a place on the railroad line after it reached the area.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Modoc County
Modoc County, California
Modoc County is a county located in the far northeast corner of the U.S. state of California, bounded by the state of Oregon to the north and the state of Nevada to the east. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,686, up from 9,449 at the 2000 census. The current county seat is Alturas, the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is located 33.3 miles (54 km) north-northeast of Alturas
Alturas, California
Alturas is the county seat of Modoc County, California, United States. Alturas is located on the Pit River, east of the center of Modoc County, at an elevation of 4370 feet...
, at an elevation of 4731 feet (1442 m).
The Willow Ranch post office opened in 1871, closed in 1882, re-opened in 1883, changed its name to Willowranch in 1896, moved in 1900, and changed its name back to Willow Ranch in 1950.
The original site was located about 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the present one; the town moved to a place on the railroad line after it reached the area.