1950s Maps of Selma, Alabama

Explore 6 historic maps of Selma from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Selma's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Selma's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Selma, AL maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Montgomery, 1964 Print
    1953 Montgomery
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital connections between the capital and the Black Belt. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots and crossroads from Marion Junction to Wetumpka, alongside landmarks like Craig AFB.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Map of Montgomery
    1956 Montgomery
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-1950s shows a landscape defined by its great river systems and a booming military aviation presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway and locate tactical bases like Maxwell AFB and Craig AFB.

  3. 1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Map of Montgomery
    1957 Montgomery
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Alabama River and a strategic network of military bases and rail lines. Trace family roots in Montgomery and Selma, or locate landmarks like Craig AFB and the State Capitol before the interstate era.

  4. 1957 Map of Benton, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Benton, 1958 Print
    1957 Benton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The river country along the Alabama-Lowndes border in the late fifties is defined by the deep oxbows of the Alabama River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through a network of landmarks like Pine Flat Ch, the Dulaney Sch, and the rail stops at Benton and Tyler.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Selma, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Selma, 1959 Print
    1958 Selma
    1959 Print · USGS
    Dallas County in the late 1950s centers on the bustling river city of Selma and the critical aviation operations at Craig Air Force Base. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous rural landmarks like Selma University, Marion Junction, and Childers Chapel Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Selma, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Selma, 1959 Print
    1958 Selma
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Selma and its riverfront come to life just as the city’s residential and educational infrastructure was peaking. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks, including New Live Oak Cem, Parrish High Sch, and Harper Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

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