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2020 Map of Selma

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Selma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Selma sits at a geographic crossroads in Drew County, where the terrestrial road network meets the complex hydrology of the Arkansas Delta. The eastern edge of the map is defined by the winding course of Bayou Bartholomew, which creates a series of oxbow features and wetlands known locally as brakes, including Milk Track Brake, Trotters Brake, and Horseshoe Brake. These features indicate a landscape shaped by historical river migrations and seasonal flooding, creating a distinctive pattern of low-lying wetlands interspersed with agricultural land.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial sites that anchor the community's history, such as Selma Cem, Dishongh Cem, and Sixteen Section Cem. The road system, featuring routes like Selma Mill Loop and Selma Collins Rd, reflects the area's timber and farming heritage. Watercourses such as Cutoff Cr and Fourmile Cr further segment the terrain, illustrating the drainage challenges and natural boundaries of this river-bottom region.