Empire Ranch — in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Sonoita [FACT-1877]; featured in Red River ([1948]) [FACT-1879].
Location: Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Sonoita, Arizona, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, Sonoita
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1764, SRC-1765 - Appeared in Red River (None) — None, [1948]
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1767, SRC-1768
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1764 — Bureau of Land Management — Historic Empire Ranch (Arizona) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1765 — Arizona Daily Star (tucson.com) — Watch a classic Western on the Sonoita ranch where it was filmed (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1767 — Empire Ranch Foundation — The Filming of Red River (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1768 — Bureau of Land Management — Film legends made movie magic at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona (Tier 1, official_archive; 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.