Gorman, California

Gorman is an unincorporated community in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is located in Peace Valley south of the Tejon Pass, which links Southern California with the San Joaquin Valley and Northern California. Due to this location, the area has served as a historic travel stop dating back to the indigenous peoples of California. Tens of thousands of motorists travel through Gorman daily on the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) since the highway's completion in the mid-20th Century.

Gorman, California
Unincorporated community
Gorman, California, in 2008, from the west side of Interstate 5, which is marked by the white truck
Location of Gorman in Los Angeles County, California
Gorman
Location of Gorman in Los Angeles County, California
Gorman
Location of Gorman in California
Gorman
Location of Gorman in the USA
Coordinates: 34.79611°N 118.85167°W / 34.79611; -118.85167
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
Area
  Total6.19169 km2 (2.390625 sq mi)
Elevation
1,167 m (3,829 ft)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time)
ZIP code
93243
Area code661
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