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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

Siskiyou National Forest land dominates the northwestern highlands of this Josephine County region, where the terrain transitions from the steep slopes of Wonder Mtn and Hayes Hill into the lower basins of Draper Valley. The settlement of Selma serves as a local hub near the confluence of Anderson Cr and Deer Cr, while the smaller community of Wonder sits to the northeast. A significant water feature, Lake Selmac, is situated south of Selma, created by a damming system near McMullin Cr.

Transportation and small-scale aviation are prominent themes, with several private airstrips like Backachers Ranch Airport and B Bar Ranch Airport scattered among the rural holdings. Genealogists can identify local burial sites at Selma Cem and Deer Creek Cem, which are positioned near early roads such as Deer Creek Rd. The map also captures the intricate drainage network of the Illinois River basin, including the gulches of Pollard Gulch and Hare Gulch feeding into Slate Cr.