Wheeler Ridge

The southern San Joaquin Valley defines the setting of Wheeler Ridge — broad lowlands meet the rising terrain around Tejon Pass, making this a highway-oriented settlement at a major transition between Central and Southern California. Interstate 5 and State Route 99 converge nearby, and freight traffic, traveller services and the long Grapevine grade shape the area’s daily rhythm. Wheeler Ridge lies in Kern County beside the extensive Tejon Ranch lands. Those lands trace their origins to Rancho El Tejon, a Mexican land grant made in 1843, adding a layer of California history to this modern roadside landscape. Find related webcams around Tejon Pass and Kern County to build a fuller picture of Wheeler Ridge.

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