Explore Timberlane, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Timberlane |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.876985 |
| Longitude | -90.029193 |
| Population | 10,364 |
| Density | 2660.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 71119, 70811, 70056 |
| Area Code | 985, 504 |
| School District | Jefferson Parish School District |
Timberlane unfolds across a low, verdant landscape where the air carries a persistent, humid weight that softens the edges of the horizon. It lies 2.3 miles south of Terrytown, LA (from Terrytown, LA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-southeast of New Orleans. The Verret Canal marks the proximity of flowing water just a mile away, threading through the flat, marshy terrain like a silver vein. Four miles to the west, the Bell Crevasse dips into the earth, a subtle reminder of the geological shifts that have shaped this quiet corner of the basin. At sunset, the light here turns a bruised, liquid gold, reflecting off the damp soil and casting long, spindly shadows that stretch toward the distant Big Mar. The land remains humble and open, defined by the slow, rhythmic pulse of a coastal environment that feels both ancient and perpetually in flux.
Timberlane grew from the necessity of labor and the relentless demands of the surrounding delta, where the soil once favored the cultivation of sugarcane and rice. Industry here has long been tethered to the water, with the local economy shifting from early agricultural roots to the modern logistics and service trades that support the broader regional grid. Workers have traditionally found their footing in the maintenance of infrastructure, carving out a livelihood from the stubborn, clay-heavy earth that defines the region. The proximity to the coast influences everything from the architecture of the older homes to the cautious, practical nature of the local commerce. While the days are long and the pace is measured, there is a quiet, industrial persistence to the way the morning traffic moves toward the major thoroughfares.
Timberlane fosters a cultural character that is deeply layered, reflecting the varied influences of the nearby delta and the distinct, lingering echoes of Cajun and Creole traditions. Life often centers around the Oakdale Playground, a local space that provides a necessary clearing for neighbors to gather beneath the heavy boughs of southern trees. The community values a certain reticence, preferring the comfort of familiar porches and the slow heat of a summer afternoon to the frantic pace of the city. While no singular, world-famous figure claims this exact soil as their birthplace, the spirit of the area is upheld by the common folk who maintain its traditions. The local calendar is marked by the seasonal arrival of crawfish and the subtle, cyclical changes in the tide that pull the imagination toward the open water beyond the reach of the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Timberlane, Louisiana. Coordinates: 29.876985, -90.029193. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Timberlane includes the ZIP code (71119, 70811, 70056), telephone area code (985, 504), county seat of Jefferson Parish, and school district assignment (Jefferson Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |