San Emigdio Mountains | |
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![]() 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 |
Geography | |
Location of San Emigdio Mountains in California[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | 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.