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Oak Creek Pass

On Willow Pass Rd, 4.6 mi S of Tehachapi Blvd, 74 mi SE of Tehachapi, Tehachapi, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 3' 8.5392", -118° 21' 34.326"
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In 1776, Father Francisco Garcés used the Oak Creek Pass to return to the Mojave after exploring the San Joaquin Valley, as did Frémont in 1844-1845. Until the railroad was built through the Tehachapi Pass in 1876, Oak Creek Pass was the only route used through the Tehachapi Mountains.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
Oak Creek Pass Historical Marker Location Map, Tehachapi, California Map