2013 Map of Selma

About this map

Selma sits along the northern banks of the Des Moines River, serving as a focal point for this section of Van Buren County. The landscape is defined by an intricate drainage system that feeds into the river, with Chequest Cr and its various tributaries, including S Chequest Cr and Locke Br, carving paths through the rural township. These waterways dictated the early placement of crossings and small settlements like White Elm and Chequest, which remain connected by a grid of local roads and trails such as Silver Trl and Varnish Trl. Public recreation is centered at the Shidepoke Access, providing entry to the river. The map illustrates a classic Iowan agricultural layout, where the natural course of streams like Holcomb Cr and Vesser Cr intersects with the straight lines of 21st-century county infrastructure.