Melody Ranch — in Placerita Canyon, Newhall [FACT-0910]; built in 1915 [FACT-0911]; featured in Deadwood (2004) [FACT-0912].
Location: Placerita Canyon, Newhall, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Placerita Canyon, Newhall
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0949, SRC-0950, SRC-0951 - Built in 1915
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0949, SRC-0950, SRC-0952 - Appeared in Deadwood (None) — None, 2004
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0949, SRC-0950, SRC-0951
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0949 — Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio — official site (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0950 — GeneAutry.com — Melody Ranch, California (Gene Autry Entertainment) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0951 — Melody Ranch: Movie Magic in Placerita Canyon — SCVHistory.com (Leon Worden, The Signal) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0952 — Melody Ranch: Visit the Set Where Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger Were Filmed — Wide Open Country (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We publish
location only at neighborhood/city granularity — exact street addresses and personal information
are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.