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1964 Map of Selma

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Selma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Neuse River winds through this Johnston County landscape, carving a path between the growing settlements of Smithfield and Wilsons Mills during the mid-1960s. The region is defined by its transit history, showing the prominent intersection of the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads at Selma. This rail junction served as a vital pulse point for the surrounding agricultural and industrial areas, including several gravel operations such as the Sand and Gravel Pits near the riverbanks.

Local genealogy and civic life are deeply detailed, from the County Training Sch and Courthouse in the county seat to numerous rural landmarks like Yelverton Grove Ch and St Johns Ch. The map also captures specialized sites like Prison Unit 4043 and the Radio Tower (WMPM), alongside family burial grounds including Richardson Cem and Batten Cem. The transition from rural acreage to suburban development is evident in the emerging streets of West Smithfield and Oakland Heights.