Sylmar California Map

About Sylmar, California

Sylmar is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 78,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Sylmar is located at 34.3078°N, 118.4493°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91342.

Sylmar rests at the northern edge of Los Angeles County, a landscape sculpted by the San Gabriel Mountains that rise dramatically to the north, their rugged slopes often dusted with a pale gold light as the sun begins its descent. It lies 3.4 miles north-north-west of Pacoima, CA (from Pacoima, CA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of Santa Clarita. The valley floor here is broad and fertile, a testament to the gentle hand of irrigation that has long coaxed life from the soil. Arroyos, dry for much of the year, snake across the terrain, their sandy beds whispering of infrequent but powerful flash floods, while the air, especially in the cooler months, carries a crispness that belies its southern California latitude. The character of Sylmar is one of enduring agricultural roots, a place where the vastness of the surrounding natural world still feels palpable, even as urban development presses in from all sides. The history of Sylmar is deeply entwined with the bounty of its land, once a significant producer of olives and citrus that filled the air with their sweet, tangy perfume. This agricultural heritage, though diminished by suburban expansion, still echoes in the name itself, derived from the Spanish "selva" (forest) and "mar" (sea), perhaps hinting at an early vision of abundant growth. The opening of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913 was a pivotal moment, bringing much-needed water that fueled agricultural expansion and shaped the very settlement patterns of the region. Today, Sylmar continues to be a hub for specialized agriculture, particularly nurseries and landscaping businesses, their verdant displays adding to the visual richness of the area. The presence of the Sylmar Olive Festival, a tradition stretching back decades, underscores this connection to its past, a lively celebration of the fruit that once defined its identity and continues to be a point of local pride.

About This Sylmar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sylmar, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.307778, -118.44925. 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 Sylmar and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Sylmar includes the ZIP code (91342), telephone area code (626), 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 Sylmar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.