2017 Map of Boswell

About this map

The White River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Izard Co and Stone Co, anchoring a landscape where river travel and rugged topography long shaped settlement patterns. Within the Ozark National Forest, the small community of Boswell sits near the river's bend, connected by the SYL Horse Trail-White River to the historic Mount Olive settlement. This area is defined by numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Palestine Cem, Old Whitehouse Cem, and Hall Mountain Cem, reflecting the deep roots of local homesteads. Significant geological markers like the Devils Backbone, Buzzard Roost, and Pilot Knob rise above the drainage networks of Piney Creek and Mill Creek, illustrating the difficult yet navigable terrain that residents have negotiated for generations.