2014 Map of Swain

About this map

Ozark National Forest covers much of this area within the Boston Mountains, where narrow creek valleys separate prominent ridges and knobs. Rural life in this part of Newton County is anchored by small communities like Swain, Limestone, and Nail, often situated at the intersections of local routes like State Hwy 16 and State Hwy 21. The topography is defined by a series of deep hollows, including Watson Hollow and Coon Hollow, which drain into the E Fork Little Buffalo River and Big Piney Creek. Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Union Grove Cem and Hickory Grove Cem, which are tucked away near these drainages. Named peaks like Paxton Knob and Gillian Ridge offer a clear look at the elevation patterns that have long dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in this part of Arkansas.