Across the United States, several families and individuals own enormous stretches of land. The properties are so vast that they rival the size of entire cities, states, or even small countries. Some of these estates have been passed down for generations and continue to support industries like timber, ranching, and horse breeding. Others have been purchased as strategic investments by first-time property owners.
Over the past few decades, tech billionaires have also joined the ranks, buying huge properties across the country. In this gallery, we take a look at individuals and families whose holdings cover hundreds of thousands, even millions, of acres. Curious to know who are the biggest private landowners in the US? Click to find out!