2011 Map of Baker

About this map

Baker serves as the focal point of this Eastern Montana landscape, established at the intersection of early transportation routes and the managed waters of Lake Baker. The town's civic structure is well-defined by the Fallon County Fairgrounds, Baker Municipal Airport, and the Baker Post Office, while the grid of streets includes names like Milwaukee Ave, nodding to the region's railroad heritage. The surrounding prairie is drained by a network of seasonal waterways including Sandstone Creek, Red Butte Creek, and Timber Creek. Human engineering of this semi-arid environment is evident in the series of water control structures, specifically Red Butte Dam, Lower Baker Dam, and Upper Baker Dam, which were essential for sustaining the local community and ranching operations. To the southwest of the main town site, Saint John Cemetery provides a localized point of interest for researchers tracing the early families and settlers of Fallon County.