1964 Map of Baker

About this map

Baker stands as the central settlement on this Red River Valley landscape, situated where the Great Northern railroad cuts a straight diagonal through the prairie. The topography is defined by the wandering paths of several prairie waterways, including Whisky Creek, Stony Creek, and Hay Creek, which create pockets of woodland amidst a grid of section lines and agricultural townships. To the south, the South Branch Buffalo River meanders toward the border of Clay Co and Wilkin Co, its winding course contrasting sharply with the rigid survey lines of the surrounding townships like Elkton and Alliance. A small Landing Strip west of the railroad suggests the integration of aviation into this rural farm economy during the mid-twentieth century. This survey reflects the region's transition into the late 1970s, with updates showing evolving road networks and property developments around the railroad corridor.