Rancho San Francisco was a land grant in present-day northwestern Los Angeles County and eastern Ventura County, California. It was a grant of 48,612 acres (19,673 ha) by Governor Juan B. Alvarado to Antonio del Valle, a Mexican army officer, in recognition for his service to Alta California. It is not related to the city of San Francisco.
Oak of the Golden Dream, 2021
Head of a branding iron bearing Rancho San Francisco's mark.
CHL No. 556 Rancho San Francisco is located about 0.5 mi (0.80 km) NNE of the ruins of the San Francisco Xavier Estancia
Placerita Canyon State Park
Placerita Canyon State Park is a California State Park located on the north slope of the western San Gabriel Mountains, in an unincorporated rural area of Los Angeles County, near the city of Santa Clarita. The park hosts a variety of historic and natural sites, as well as serving as a trailhead for several hiking trails leading into the San Gabriel Mountains.
Welcome sign of Placerita Canyon State Park
Oak of the Golden Dream, 2021
The restored Walker Cabin
Exterior of the nature center, featuring live animal exhibits