Sacramento 7,600-Acre Ranch Listed After 116 Years
Historical Legacy and Significance A legacy of transformation looms over the 7,600-acre ranch nestled in the Sacramento Valley. It is steeped in the monumental Rancho del Paso land grant legacy dating back to 1844. The property is linked to figures like Eliah Grimes, John Sinclair, and James Ben Ali Haggin. It mirrors the evolving narrative of California. Cultural preservation efforts accentuate its indigenous heritage. The ancestral Nisenan Maidu once stewarded this land for vital activities such as food gathering. Rancho del Paso was a significant emigrant route as the Emigrant Gap Pass road ran through the ranch, used by settlers in the 1840s and 1850s, highlighting its importance in early colonist movements. As the region shifted under Mexican rule and later statehood, the ranch exemplified land repurposing trends. These changes were prevalent during mid-19th century settlement. Archaeological awareness and tribal consultations underscore a commitment to acknowledging its layered ...