1981 Map of Timberlake

About this map

Timberlake and the adjacent settlement of Helena serve as the central hubs for this rural landscape in Person County, where the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor dictates the placement of early industry and community life. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the North Flat River and South Flat River, with several rural congregations and burying grounds anchoring the local geography. Researchers can find numerous landmarks of spiritual and community significance, including Flat River Ch, New Hope Ch, and the high point at Mt Tirzah. South of the town center, Helena Sch stands near the tracks, illustrating the historical development of small-town infrastructure. The presence of a Landing Strip and a significant Pipeline corridor reflects the 20th-century modernization of this Piedmont terrain, while several family-named cemeteries like Burchwood Cem provide essential data for genealogical study.