San Emigdio Mountains

San Emigdio Mountains

Mt. Pinos at top right
Highest point
Peak San Emigdio Mountain
Elevation 7,492 ft (2,284 m)
Coordinates 34°52′23.912″N 119°10′44.394″W / 34.87330889°N 119.17899833°W / 34.87330889; -119.17899833Coordinates: 34°52′23.912″N 119°10′44.394″W / 34.87330889°N 119.17899833°W / 34.87330889; -119.17899833
Geography
San Emigdio Mountains

Location of San Emigdio Mountains in California [1]

Country United States
State California
Counties Kern
Parent range Transverse Ranges
Borders on Tehachapi Mountains and Temblor Range

The San Emigdio Mountains are a part of the Transverse Ranges in Southern California, extending from Interstate 5 at Lebec and Gorman on the east to Highway 33–166 on the west. They link the Tehachapis and Temblor Range and form the southern wall of the San Joaquin Valley. The range is named after Emygdius, an early Christian martyr.

The range is within Kern County. The highest point is San Emigdio Mountain at 7,492 feet (2,284 m). As with most of the Transverse Ranges, the mountains generally lie in an east-west direction.

Towns or settlements near the San Emigdio Mountains include Frazier Park, Lake of the Woods, and Pine Mountain Club.

Highest peaks

  1. San Emigdio Mountain 7,492 ft (2,284 m)[2]
  2. Tecuya Mountain 7,160+ ft (2,182+ m)[3]
  3. Escapula Peak 7,080+ ft (2,158+ m)[4]
  4. Brush Mountain 7,048 ft (2,148 m)[5]
  5. Antimony Peak 6,848 ft (2,087 m)[6]
  6. Eagle Rest Peak 6,005 ft (1,830 m)[7]

Adjacent ranges

Adjacent Transverse Ranges, with their wildlife corridors, include:

See also

References

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