1975 Map of Selma SE

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The meandering course of the Alabama River dominates this mid-1970s orthophoto, revealing the intricate patterns of the floodplain south of Selma. The imagery captures a landscape of intense agricultural activity and woodland, where the river's broad loops create complex soil drainage patterns visible in the varying tones of the fields. Toward the southern edge of the sheet, the settlement at Kings Landing sits along the riverbank, serving as a rare focal point in an otherwise rural landscape of timber and farms. This aerial perspective provides researchers with a clear view of land use and river morphology before modern developments, showing the exact relationship between the alluvial terrain and the small-scale roads connecting the riverside holdings.