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Selma North Carolina Map

Explore Selma, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Selma, North Carolina

How to Use This Selma, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Selma, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Selma.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Selma
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Johnston County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.536548
Longitude	-78.284444
Population	6,317
Density	451.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27576, 27577
Area Code	919, 984
County Seat	Smithfield
School District	Johnston County Schools

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About Selma, North Carolina

Selma is a locality in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,317. The population density is 451.3 people per km². Selma is located at 35.5365°N, 78.2844°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Selma is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27576, 27577.

Selma occupies a quiet expanse of the North Carolina piedmont where the land stretches out in broad, productive fields under a vast and open sky. It lies 3.7 miles east-northeast of Smithfield, NC (from Smithfield, NC: bearing 58°T), and is situated 5.2 miles southeast of Wilson's Mills. The regional landscape remains defined by its inland position, far removed from the coast, favoring instead a terrain of level plains and fertile earth. Bawdy Creek meanders through the landscape just one mile from the center, providing a modest, persistent presence in the local topography. Only three miles away, W I Rowland Pond offers a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds of the afternoon. Residents often find a moment of peace at Jaycee Park, which provides a green, accessible space for the community to gather as the sun dips low and casts long, amber shadows across the grass.

Selma carries the legacy of its nineteenth-century origins as a vital crossroads for the railway, a history that still informs the local sense of purpose. The economy long relied on the movement of freight and the output of nearby agricultural fields, grounding the local identity in labor and the steady arrival of trains. Modern commerce continues to honor this heritage, with small businesses and industrial ventures maintaining a rhythm that prioritizes reliability over haste. The air here holds the scent of pine and turned soil, a reminder of the industry that has sustained families for generations. Selma remains a place where the work of the day is measured in tangible results, reflecting a resilience forged by decades of steady, industrious growth.

Selma possesses a cultural character defined by the quiet hospitality of its people and an appreciation for the simple, deliberate pace of life. The historic downtown area serves as a focal point for the community, where brick facades face the tracks and local stories are exchanged over morning coffee. Visitors often remark on the warmth of the greetings here, a hallmark of the regional spirit that values neighborliness above all else. While the area is modest in its offerings, it remains deeply connected to the broader traditions of the region, including the slow-cooked barbecue that marks many local gatherings and celebrations. Famous figures like the legendary country singer Ava Gardner, who was born just a short distance away, reflect the deep, unpretentious roots that run through this particular corner of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Strickland Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 147° SE
Live at The Rudy Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 068° E
Blackley Athletic Park (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 252° W
Raiford Street Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 206° SW
Briarwood Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 232° SW
Town of Selma - Brack Wilson Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 317° NW
Mitchener Station - The Last Review (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 336° NW
North Carolina Safe Harbor Agreement - Red-cockaded Woodpecker (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 228° SW
Johnston County Heritage Center’s new County Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 242° SW
Artistry In Motion Performing Arts Center (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 235° SW
Shoe Heel - NC Wildlife Resources Commission (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 039° NE
Kenly 95 (Attraction) — 8.4 mi, 068° E
Old gas pump (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 066° NE
Academy Of Music And Vocal ARts (Arts Centre) — 10.0 mi, 321° NW
Tobacco Farm Life Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 065° NE
Tinks and Tots Blocks (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 301° NW
Hannah's Creek Bridge (Registered Battlefield) — 11.6 mi, 187° S
Archer Lodge Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 12.1 mi, 335° NW
Johnston's Headquarters (Registered Battlefield) — 13.1 mi, 182° S
Corinth Holders Auditorium (Theatre) — 13.5 mi, 347° N
Southern National Motorsport Park (Stadium) — 13.6 mi, 068° E
Artmosphere Community Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 13.8 mi, 274° W
Mountains-to-Sea Trail (State Park) — 13.9 mi, 322° NW
Clemmons Educational State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 14.8 mi, 309° NW
Neuse River Greenway (Local Conservation Area) — 15.3 mi, 320° NW
Odom Farming Company (Theme Park) — 15.4 mi, 115° SE
Whirligig (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 057° NE
William B. Umstead State Park (State Park) — 32.0 mi, 310° NW
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 67.0 mi, 065° NE · 43k acres
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 71.5 mi, 124° SE · 162k acres

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