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Selma.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Sandstone Ridges, within Ridge and Valley. Low Moor lies about 1.1 miles west of Selma by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Selma, Virginia
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Selma, Virginia · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Selma, Virginia from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Sandstone Ridges
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAlleghany County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Selma on the map

THE SELMA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Sandstone Ridges setting.

Selma CDP has 0.44 square miles of land in Alleghany County. Its Census reference point is in Southern Sandstone Ridges, within Ridge and Valley.

Long, roughly parallel ridges and valleys follow folded and faulted rock layers. Limestone valleys, sandstone ridges and other geologic contrasts produce varied terrain and numerous regional springs and caves.

Regional context: Ridge and Valley ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Selma and Alleghany County

Selma is associated with Alleghany County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Alleghany County

Selma by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Selma, or 1.4% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 0.7% recorded for Alleghany County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Selma CDP has 38.5% of the land area of nearby Low Moor CDP (1.13 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Selma land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Selma’s place name from its government

Selma is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Selma address as city approval. Alleghany County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Southern Sandstone Ridges setting

Southern Sandstone Ridges belongs to Ridge and Valley. Does the parcel follow a valley floor or cross a ridge, and which site-specific water and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Low Moor

Low Moor is 1.1 miles west of the Selma reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Selma resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON SELMA

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.8041° N, 79.8499° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Selma ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Alleghany

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Alleghany ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Selma data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Sandstone Ridges

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ridge and Valley context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Virginia landowner resources

Virginia flood-risk system

DCR’s interactive tool for reviewing mapped flood information.

Virginia DEQ wetlands and streams

Official program information and resources for site-specific water-feature questions.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Selma.

Low Moor lies about 1.1 miles west of Selma by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Selma in context

NSEWLow Moor · 1.1 miles1Clifton Forge · 1.9 miles2Cliftondale Park · 3.2 miles3Iron Gate · 3.3 miles4Glen Wilton · 3.7 miles5Mallow · 7.2 miles6OUTER RING: 7.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Low Moor1.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Clifton Forge1.9 mi · town
  3. 3
    Cliftondale Park3.2 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Iron Gate3.3 mi · town
  5. 5
    Glen Wilton3.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Mallow7.2 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Virginia; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Selma
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Selma?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Alleghany County. Selma’s 0.44 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Selma property in Southern Sandstone Ridges?+

No. Southern Sandstone Ridges is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Selma boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Low Moor as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles west of Selma’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Selma?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Selma.
Your next chapter.

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