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1986 Map of Selma

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Selma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Tombigbee River and Alabama River systems define this mid-1980s landscape, serving as the backdrop for a region defined by its rail hubs and river infrastructure. The city of Selma and neighboring West Selma stand as the primary population centers, while the historic site of Cahaba sits at the confluence of the Cahaba and Alabama Rivers. The infrastructure of the era is evident at the Millers Ferry Lock and Dam, which regulates the waters of Claiborne Lake.

Major transit corridors including the Southern, Seaboard, and Burlington Northern railroads connect rural settlements such as Uniontown, Faunsdale, and Orrville. This map captures the region's agricultural and industrial character, from the Magnolia Terminal to the protected woodlands of Chickasaw State Park and Roland Cooper State Park. Small landing strips like Skyharbor Landing Strip and the Henderson Airport (Abandoned) reflect the local aviation history of Dallas and Marengo Counties.