Polonio Pass Explained

Polonio Pass
Elevation Ft:1,407
Traversed:
(until 1964)
Location:Kern County
Range:Temblor and Diablo Ranges
Coordinates:35.7237°N -120.1933°W

Polonio Pass is a low mountain pass that separates the Temblor Range to the south, and the Diablo Range to the north, linking Kern County, California, in the Central Valley, to Shandon and Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, both in the American state of California. The pass is surrounded by grassy plains, with Highway 46 beginning its wind through the narrow mountain gap just a couple miles west. It is the southernmost crossing of the Diablo Range.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Polonio Pass (in San Luis Obispo County, CA). California.hometownlocator.com. 1 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Polonio Pass Topo Map in San Luis Obispo. TopoZone.com. 1 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Polonio Pass Summary Report. Geographic Names Information System. 1 February 2022.