Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch Satelitte View through Google Maps
I just can’t get enough of Google Maps satellite view! Everyone I tell about it is consumed with looking up their childhood neighborhoods, their friends’ homes, favorite destinations and the homes of celebrities. When I told my stockbroker yesterday he admitted it practically shut down the office for the day because they were all having so much fun!
Since Michael Jackson is in the news now, I thought it would be interesting to see if his Neverland Ranch would come up with a detailed satellite view. It’s public knowledge that his address is 5225 Figueroa Mountain Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441. I keyed that in Google Maps and it didn’t point to exactly the right place. But, I remembered that last month my wife and I, who live an hour north of Los Olivos, took a drive in the country after having lunch in Los Olivos (Patrick’s Side Street Cafe, yum!) and saw throngs of people at a gated entrance on Figueroa Road. We pulled over and asked what they were doing there and they said they were waiting for Michael Jackson to drive in or out (do they need a life or what!). Anyway, I remember what the entrance looked like, and I remember seeing one or two schools bordering (no comment) the property so with some moving around the map a little I was able to find the entrance to his property. I then followed the interior road until I found what looks to be Neverland Ranch:
If you follow the road back down in a southwest direction, you’ll see what must be his residence. Now, I’ve never been inside the Ranch (whew), but I’m pretty sure I got all this right. I searched the internet for other aerial images to compare, but surprisingly, I could not find any–proves the value of Google Maps right there.
Google really needs to find a way to monetize the satellite views, as they are going to be very popular. It’s just too much fun. I think I’m going to go check out a new hiking trail right now…
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This is really neat. Thanks for taking the time.
On a side note, I couldn’t get the direct link to work…but the picture in the post is good enough.
I’m interested in why the direct link didn’t work. I just chekced it again and it works here. Anyone else having problems?
Hmmm….this looks like Neverland Ranch, but it’s really too far away to be sure. But I would say you’re right. There are WAY better pictures that can be easily found on the web.
On a side note, I know lots of people who have been in the ranch and they say it’s amazing! I want to go!
I just posted a bunch of Google Maps pictures I think are cool here:
http://elliottback.com/wp/archives/category/graphics/maps/
I love it!!!!!!!!
Keyhole (www.keyhole.com) offeres extremely detailed satellite views. I’d be surprised if this one doesn’t show up.
Oops, just remembered that Google actually bought Keyhole
I look forward to the end of the trials and more of Michael Jacksons music! Michael, please be well as faithis in your side. -Tilden Allen and Family of White Planis New York and Vail Colorado.
And thank you for taking the time to create this link and photo. Respectfully, Tilden of Vail. P.o. Box 4571, Vail, Co. 81658 www.planettilden.com
I know that Michael Jackson is innocent and that those that of jealous of this young African American success if trying to bring him down. But you know that Michael is the best entertainer there is. And People of other racists stop being a fool and leave him alone.
Vann Harris
He needs to stay the hell away from little kids and get a girlfriend. That’s the only problem I have. As for innocent or guilty…. None of us “actually” know the truth. For you people who keep bringing up “racism” everytime a black person gets put on the spot… really… you need to get a life too. The U.S. is pretty much the least racist than any other country in the world as a whole.
Coordinates that you can type into http://earth.google.com
For Jackson’s Neverland Ranch
34 deg, 44′45.16″ N 120 deg 05′17.69″ W
HellO!
Iäm from sweden and my boyfriend just have been taken this programe home and i tryed to search after neverland… but I have not foud it yet…. I’m trying with this site….
I love neverland ranch
i think this picture could be much better, i have ‘google earth’ in my computer and i get amazing images. i think michael is a great dencer, singer and composer. and i really don’t care about his private life, or his color-skin, what the hell !!!
omg! i just found the location on google earth, 10 min. ago. it was hard to find it, but it looks easy to look at it on this page.