Always have to stop for a photo of the orchard on the historical Murphy Ranch now under a different name given it by the current owners. Walter G Murphy patented this homestead of 40.6 acres on March 14, 1921. He may have occupied this land several years before the homestead was officially recorded because the official recording couldn't be done until a land survey was completed. I suspect Robert S Knowles (or Knoles) was the original occupant circa 1890 and was the source of the name for Knoles Hole which is a short distance from the ranch site.