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War Of The Worlds

Mystery Mesa

Canyon Country · United States  ·  Army assault on tripods

War Of The Worlds filmed at Mystery Mesa, Canyon Country. The army assaults the tripods on this mesa, where Ray must release his son.

Where to go

34.462626, -118.440791

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
War Of The Worlds (2005)
On screen
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In real life
Mystery Mesa, Canyon Country
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did War Of The Worlds film at Mystery Mesa?
At 34.462626, -118.440791 in Canyon Country. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Mystery Mesa?
Access not confirmed.
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