Selma Texas Map

About Selma, Texas

Selma is a locality in Montague County, Texas, United States. Selma is located at 33.4876°N, 97.8886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78154.0.

Selma rests in the gentle embrace of the Texas Hill Country, a landscape sculpted by time and the patient hand of water. It lies 44.5 miles west-southwest of Gainesville, TX (from Gainesville, TX: bearing 258°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-southwest of Bowie. Here, the land rises and falls in broad, rounded contours, cloaked in the hardy greens of live oaks and the pale grays of native grasses that shimmer under the wide Texas sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of wildflowers when the season is right. Limestone outcrops, weathered and ancient, punctuate the terrain, their surfaces rough and cool to the touch, hinting at the deep geological history beneath the surface. Creeks, often dry in the summer's heat but capable of sudden, vibrant life after a storm, meander through the valleys, their banks fringed with sycamores and elms. The story of Selma is one of steady growth and a quiet resilience, rooted in the agricultural past of this region. Originally settled by German immigrants drawn to the fertile soil and abundant water, Selma’s early economy was built on farming and ranching, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and sprawling ranches that dot the surrounding countryside. While agriculture remains a quiet current, Selma has evolved, its proximity to larger urban centers fostering a dynamic blend of small-town charm and burgeoning suburban development. The town center, while modest, retains a sense of community, with local businesses that have served generations and a pace of life that allows for genuine connection. This ebb and flow of growth, honoring its past while embracing the future, gives Selma a distinct character, a place where the Texas spirit of independence meets a welcoming neighborhood feel.

About This Selma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Selma, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.487608, -97.888647. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Selma and Montague County.

Detailed location data for Selma includes the ZIP code (76230), telephone area code (817, 210), county seat of Montague County (Montague), and school district assignment (Judson Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Selma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.