Wednesday, January 28, 2009

"The Lone Ranger" Rock

Just West of Topanga Canyon Blvd, below the 118 Freeway, you'll find this famous boulder, known as the Lone Ranger Rock.
It was seen in the opening credits of the TV classic, The Lone Ranger(1949-1957). Actor Clayton Moore and his trusty steed, Silver, can be seen rearing up in front of the rock.

Me, Maggie, and the rock.

The area was once part of Iverson Ranch in Chatsworth, a place where many Westerns were shot. Now there are condos surrounding the area. Nearby is the former location of the infamous Spahn Movie Ranch, once the home of the Manson Family!
Actor Clayton Moore(1914-1999) and Silver. Apparently, Mr. Moore continued to wear the mask and hat out in public after the series ended.

My trusty steed, Maggie, takes a rest on the rock.

She's exhausted after this photo shoot.

3 comments:

jriggity said...

Hiiii Yoooo Silllver!!! Away!

jriggity

Electric Dylan Lad said...

I'm enjoying your blog, Kevin. I hope you're well. I have a blog about the Iverson Movie Ranch (iversonmovieranch.blogspot.com), and I have some additional stuff about Lone Ranger Rock there if you're interested.

Thanks for all your good work.

Kevin MacLean said...

Glad you like the site! I have tons of new stuff id like to post on. I love your blog on the iverson ranch!