Valyermo California Map

About Valyermo, California

Valyermo is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Valyermo is located at 34.4461°N, 117.8523°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93563.

Valyermo rests in a high desert landscape, a place where the San Gabriel Mountains rise in the distance like ancient, weathered titans against a sky that often burns with an astonishing, unblemished blue. It lies 9.8 miles southeast of Sun Village, CA (from Sun Village, CA: bearing 143°T), and is situated 5.3 miles southeast of Pearblossom. The terrain here is a study in stark beauty, characterized by chaparral-covered slopes that turn a muted gold in the dry summer months, punctuated by hardy scrub oak and the occasional resilient pine. The Sandrock Creek, a vital artery in this arid environment, carves its way through the land, its sandy bed a testament to the ephemeral nature of water in this sun-drenched region. Valyermo itself is embraced by the expansive Angeles National Forest, a vast wilderness that dictates the very pace and character of life, offering a quiet solitude broken only by the whisper of wind through the dry grasses and the distant calls of native birds. The history of Valyermo is as deeply rooted in the land as the sparse vegetation that clings to its soil. Once a waypoint for travelers and a place of quiet contemplation, its economy has long been tied to the natural resources and the enduring spirit of self-sufficiency. The Angeles National Forest provides a constant backdrop, influencing everything from local recreation to the quiet appreciation of the natural world. While not a hub of industry, Valyermo draws a distinctive character from its residents, many of whom are drawn to its remoteness and the unfiltered brilliance of its starlit nights. It is a place where the past feels close, whispered on the dry desert breeze that carries the scent of sage and dust, a quiet corner of California that holds its own unique, unhurried charm.

About This Valyermo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valyermo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.446108, -117.852286. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Valyermo and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Valyermo includes the ZIP code (93553), telephone area code (760), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Valyermo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.