1958 Map of Selma

About this map

Selma stands as a dense urban hub along the north bank of the Alabama River, where the rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads converge. The city’s mid-century landscape is defined by an extensive network of educational and religious institutions, ranging from Selma University and Alabama Academy to numerous neighborhood schools like Hudson High Sch and Knox Sch. The river’s prominent Kings Bend shapes the southern boundary, where the Gaging Station and Waterworks anchor the local infrastructure. Beyond the city center, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of rural communities and family-named landmarks. The historic Live Oak Cem and New Live Oak Cem occupy significant acreage near the river, while outlying settlements like Selmont and Potter are connected by a web of creeks including Oakmulgee Creek and Childers Creek. The map meticulously records the civic heart of the area, including City Hall, Memorial Stadium, and the Selma Country Club.