1964 Map of Baker

About this map

The Great Northern railroad cuts a sharp diagonal through the prairie landscape of Clay County, centering on the small settlement of Baker. This mid-century survey illustrates a region defined by its hydrology and agricultural township structure, where the wandering paths of Stony Creek and Whisky Creek contrast with the rigid grid of section lines and field boundaries. To the south, the South Branch Buffalo River meanders through Alliance and Deerhorn townships, while the Landing Field west of the main rail line suggests the early infrastructure of rural aviation in this part of the Red River Valley. The map captures the interface of six distinct townships, including Elmwood and Barnesville, at a time when local transport still relied heavily on the rail corridor and the emerging network of county roads crossing the Clay and Wilkin county line.