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1964 Map of Boswell

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Boswell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

White River meanders through the heart of this mid-century survey, defining the border between Izard and Stone counties. The landscape is characterized by its reliance on the river and rail, with the Missouri Pacific railroad following the water's edge past Bone Island. Small riverside and upland settlements like Boswell, Optimus, and Gorby serve as the primary hubs for rural life.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of family-named landmarks and resting places, from Jeffery Cem near the riverbanks to Hall Mountain Cem and Cook Cem in the higher elevations. The presence of Mt Joy Ch and various local schools underscores the social fabric of these communities within the Ozark National Forest boundaries. Terrain features like Hixson Mountain and Devils Backbone dominate the topography, illustrating the challenging relief of the Ozark plateau before modern development reshaped local access.