Old Maps of Selma, Alabama for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 21 historic maps of Selma. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Selma's 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

  7. 1975 Map of Benton NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Benton NW, 1977 Print
    1975 Benton NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Dallas County during the mid-1970s is seen through a detailed aerial lens, capturing the rural landscape between the city and surrounding settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Selma and locate the smaller hubs of Burnsville and Brantley.

  8. 1975 Map of Selma, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Selma, 1977 Print
    1975 Selma
    1977 Print · USGS
    Selma and the surrounding Dallas County countryside are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Researchers can trace the riverfront development along the Alabama River and locate properties near Selma and the rural settlement of Potter.

  9. 1982 Map of Burnsville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Burnsville, 1983 Print
    1982 Burnsville
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the area around the Dallas and Autauga county line remained a landscape of riverfront commerce and rural outposts. Local history researchers can trace the outskirts of Selma and Selmont or locate smaller settlements like Burnsville and Manila near the Blue Gurth Swamp.

  10. 1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Map of Montgomery
    1986 Montgomery
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river-and-rail corridor is captured in the mid-1980s, centered on the state capital and its surrounding rural counties. Researchers can trace ancestral landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, military sites like Maxwell Air Force Base, and small towns such as Lowndesboro.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Selma
    1986 Map of Selma
    1986 Selma
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Alabama's river and rail networks are preserved here in the mid-eighties, showing the transition from river travel to modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Selma, the historic capital at Cahaba, and the Millers Ferry Lock and Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2011 Map of Burnsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Burnsville, 2011 Print
    2011 Burnsville
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River floodplain near Selma is shown here during the early twenty-first century, revealing a rural landscape defined by family settlements and river bars. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like DuBose Family Cemetery, Jerusalem Cemetery, and the community at New Everdale.

  13. 2011 Map of Selma, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Selma, 2011 Print
    2011 Selma
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Alabama River corridor near Selma shows its modern layout just after the millennium, from the historic downtown to the surrounding mill villages. Genealogists and historians can trace families through Live Oak Cemetery, visit the site of Kenans Mill, or study the grounds of Selma University.

  14. 2014 Map of Burnsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Burnsville, 2014 Print
    2014 Burnsville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Surrounding Selma and the Alabama River in the mid-2010s, this area reflects a landscape of small settlements and riverfront geography. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like Home Aid Cem and Jerusalem Cem, or locate landmarks such as Tipton Bar and Burnsville.

  15. 2014 Map of Selma, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Selma, 2014 Print
    2014 Selma
    2014 Print · USGS
    Selma and the surrounding Dallas County countryside are shown here in the early 21st century, centered on the iconic river crossing. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Selma University or locate family plots at New Live Oak Cemetery and Childers Chapel Cemetery.

  16. 2018 Map of Selma, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Selma, 2018 Print
    2018 Selma
    2018 Print · USGS
    Selma and its riverfront are documented in this recent survey, capturing the city's modern street grid and its relationship with the Alabama River. Researchers can locate several historical burial grounds like Live Oak Cemetery and landmark institutions including Selma University.

  17. 2018 Map of Burnsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Burnsville, 2018 Print
    2018 Burnsville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Dallas County near the Alabama River is shown here in the late 2010s, illustrating the relationship between the city of Selma and its rural outskirts. Researchers can trace family roots at local landmarks like New Everdale Cem and the DuBose Family Cem, or locate riverside features such as Kornegay Bar.

  18. 2020 Map of Burnsville, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Burnsville, 2020 Print
    2020 Burnsville
    2020 Print · USGS
    Dallas County near the state capital enters the 2020s where the urban reach of Selma gives way to the riverbanks and swamps of central Alabama. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites including Jerusalem Cemetery and the Dubose Family Cemetery along the Alabama River.

  19. 2020 Map of Selma, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Selma, 2020 Print
    2020 Selma
    2020 Print · USGS
    Selma and its surrounding Dallas County communities are documented in this recent survey as the modern landscape meets its deep riverfront roots. Researchers can trace the city’s footprint from the Edmund Pettus Bridge to landmarks like Selma University and Lincoln Cem.

  20. 2024 Map of Selma, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Selma, 2024 Print
    2024 Selma
    2024 Print · USGS
    Selma and its surrounding river bends are captured in this modern survey, reflecting the enduring layout of the Black Belt’s commercial and cultural hub. Genealogists can trace family landmarks through the Lincoln Cem, Bethel Ch, and the historic Dallas County Courthouse.

  21. 2024 Map of Burnsville, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Burnsville, 2024 Print
    2024 Burnsville
    2024 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of Selma meet the winding Alabama River in this contemporary 2024 survey. Local history researchers can trace the locations of numerous family and church burial sites, including DuBose Family Cem, Saint Luke Cem, and New Everdale Cem.

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