Willow Ranch, California
| Willow Ranch | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Willow Ranch Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 41°54′09″N 120°21′30″W / 41.90250°N 120.35833°WCoordinates: 41°54′09″N 120°21′30″W / 41.90250°N 120.35833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Modoc County |
| Elevation[1] | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
Willow Ranch (formerly, Willowranch)[2] is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California.[1] It is 33.3 miles (54 km) north-northeast of Alturas,[2] at an elevation of 4731 feet (1442 m).[1]
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.[2]
The original site was about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the present one; the town moved to a place on the railroad line after it reached the area.[2]
