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Walker's Pass

At summit on State Hwy 178 (P.M. 79.8), 8.4 mi NW of Freeman Jct (State Hwy 14) , Freeman, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 39' 46.1484", -118° 1' 34.7772"
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Discovered by Joseph R. Walker, American trailblazer, who left the San Joaquin Valley through this pass in 1834. This area was traversed by topographer Edward M. Kern, after whom the Kern River was named, while accompanying the Frémont expedition of 1845. After 1860 it became a mining freight route to Owens Valley.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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