2010 Map of Selma

About this map

The Des Moines River cuts through the northeast corner of this Van Buren County landscape, where the settlement of Selma sits near the Selma Post Office and Shidepoke Access. This area is defined by a dense concentration of rural burial grounds, offering significant value for genealogical research. Named cemeteries such as Glasgow Cemetery, Bethlehem Cemetery, Heidlebaugh Cemetery, and Mount Gilead Cemetery are scattered across the township grid. To the south, the village of Troy and its accompanying Troy Cemetery mark the lower boundary of the survey. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways including Chequest Creek and Holcomb Creek, which dictate the placement of local routes like Vetch Ave and Yam Blvd. The map also identifies smaller hamlets like White Elm and Chequest, reflecting the distributed settlement patterns of the early 21st century.