where are the ozarks located

The Ozarks are a highland region primarily located in the south-central United States, spanning northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. The core area is the Ozark Plateau, with additional subregions such as the Boston Mountains and the St. Francois Mountains, and a smaller extension into northeastern Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas, and a corner of Illinois. The region is known for its rolling hills, forests, plateaus, and karst features like caves and springs. If you’d like, I can provide a concise map outline or highlight major cities and parks within the Ozarks.