2012 Map of Baker

About this map

Baker stands at a central junction in Okaloosa County, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural landscape where small aviation strips like Dotson Airport and Lonesome Pines Airport are interspersed among the drainages of the Yellow River and Blackwater River. The settlement pattern follows established ridges and river crossings, evidenced by locations such as Cotton Bridge and Bluff Landing. Along the eastern edge, the river system creates distinctive terrain features like the Griffith Ferry Stretch, while localized family and community heritage is preserved at Cobb Cem and Griffith Cem. The southern reach of the survey includes the community of Milligan and the Baker Recreation Area, illustrating a mix of residential growth and timberland proximity. Numerous named branches, including Red Wash Br and Poplar Head Br, feed the primary river systems, defining the hydrological character of this Florida panhandle region.