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2011 Map of Selma

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Selma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Alabama River and its shifting sandbars, such as Selma Bar and First Bar Above Selma, define the southern edge of the city of Selma. This modern-era survey shows the intricate layout of the historic riverfront, anchored by the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the Selma Post Office. The landscape is a study in local social history, with numerous burial grounds like Live Oak Cemetery, New Live Oak Cemetery, and Lincoln Cemetery providing key locations for genealogical research.

Beyond the urban core, the map tracks industrial and agricultural remnants along the waterways. Kenans Mill sits on the Valley Creek, while multiple dams like Yates Lake Dam and Frances K Caine Dam illustrate water management across the northern reaches. The survey also captures distinct residential clusters including Sunset Mill Village, West Selmont, and Selmont, as well as the grounds of Selma University, reflecting the settlement's continued growth along the river's bend.