San Emigdio Mountains

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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.

Geography

The range is within Kern County. The highest point is San Emigdio Mountain at 7492 ft. 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

Adjacent ranges

Adjacent Transverse Ranges, with their wildlife corridors, include:

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