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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Baker, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Baker and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Baker:
    • 34.502601, -88.947284
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Baker
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Baker ...

We found 49 communities that share the name Baker.

Within Mississippi, the name Baker is unique.

Beyond Mississippi, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 48 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Henry County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Baker [Henry County].
    • Alaska
      • This Baker lies 3,258 miles [5,243.2 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
    • Arkansas
      • Lafayette County
      • This Baker is located in Lafayette County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Baker.
      • Polk County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Baker [Polk County].
      • Searcy County
      • This Baker is located in Searcy County and lies 227 miles [365.3 km] to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Searcy County community of Baker.
      • Sharp County
      • This Baker is located in Sharp County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km] to the northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sharp County community of Baker.
    • British Columbia
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the British Columbia community of Baker.
    • California
      • Kern County
      • This Baker is located in Kern County and lies 1,623 miles [2,612 km]<2> to the west of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kern County community of Baker.
      • San Bernardino County
      • This Baker is located in San Bernardino County and lies 1,532 miles [2,465.5 km] to the west of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Baker.
    • Florida
      • Bay County
      • This Baker is located in Bay County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km]<2> to the south southeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bay County community of Baker.
      • Lee County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Baker [Lee County].
      • Okaloosa County
      • This Baker is located in Okaloosa County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km] to the south southeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Baker.
    • Idaho
      • Lemhi County
      • This Baker is located in Lemhi County and lies 1,495 miles [2,406 km]<2> to the northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lemhi County community of Baker.
    • Illinois
      • La Salle County
      • This Baker is located in La Salle County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<2> to the north of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the La Salle County community of Baker.
      • McLean County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Baker [McLean County].
    • Indiana
      • Sullivan County
      • This Baker is located in Sullivan County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Baker.
    • Iowa
      • Jefferson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Baker [Jefferson County].
    • Kansas
      • Brown County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Baker [Brown County].
    • Kentucky
      • Jackson County
      • This Baker is located in Jackson County and lies 341 miles [548.8 km]<2> to the northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Baker.
      • Letcher County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Baker [Letcher County].
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Baker is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 299 miles [481.2 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Baker.
    • Maryland
      • Queen Anne's County
      • This Baker is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 772 miles [1,242.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Baker.
    • Michigan
      • Kalamazoo County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Baker [Kalamazoo County].
      • Oakland County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Baker [Oakland County].
    • Minnesota
      • Cass County
      • This Baker is located in Cass County and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Baker.
      • Clay County
      • This Baker is located in Clay County and lies 931 miles [1,498.3 km] to the north northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Baker.
    • Missouri
      • Saint Clair County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Baker [Saint Clair County].
      • Stoddard County
      • This Baker is located in Stoddard County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stoddard County community of Baker.
    • Montana
      • Fallon County
      • This Baker is located in Fallon County and lies 1,144 miles [1,841.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fallon County community of Baker.
      • Gallatin County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Baker [Gallatin County].
    • Nebraska
      • Boyd County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Baker [Boyd County].
    • Nevada
      • White Pine County
      • This Baker is located in White Pine County and lies 1,422 miles [2,288.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White Pine County community of Baker.
    • New York
      • Livingston County
      • This Baker is located in Livingston County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km]<2> to the northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Livingston County community of Baker.
    • North Dakota
      • Benson County
      • This Baker is located in Benson County and lies 1,091 miles [1,755.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benson County community of Baker.
    • Ohio
      • Champaign County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Champaign County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Baker.
      • Darke County
      • This Baker is located in Darke County and lies 448 miles [721 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darke County community of Baker.
    • Oklahoma
      • Lincoln County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oklahoma community of Baker [Lincoln County].
      • Texas County
      • This Baker is located in Texas County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Texas County community of Baker.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Chester County
      • This Baker is located in Chester County and lies 810 miles [1,303.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Baker.
      • Washington County
      • This Baker is located in Washington County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km] to the northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Baker.
    • Tennessee
      • Davidson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Baker [Davidson County].
      • Dickson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Baker [Dickson County].
    • Texas
      • Angelina County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Baker [Angelina County].
      • Cottle County
      • This Baker is located in Cottle County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<2> to the west of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cottle County community of Baker.
      • Floyd County
      • Although located in Floyd County, we don't know the location within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Baker.
      • Parker County
      • This Baker is located in Parker County and lies 522 miles [840.1 km] to the west southwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parker County community of Baker.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Baker is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,319 miles [2,122.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Baker.
    • Washington
      • Clark County
      • This Baker is located in Clark County and lies 1,923 miles [3,094.8 km]<2> to the northwest of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Baker.
    • West Virginia
      • Hardy County
      • This Baker is located in Hardy County and lies 644 miles [1,036.4 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Baker that is located in Union County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardy County community of Baker.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Baker ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Bluff
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bluff
    • Bluff is located in Tippah County
  • Center
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
    • Center is located in Union County
  • Cotton Plant
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton Plant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton Plant
    • Cotton Plant is located in Tippah County
  • Halltown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halltown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halltown
    • Halltown is located in Union County
  • Locust Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
    • Locust Grove is located in Union County
  • Martintown
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martintown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martintown
    • Martintown is located in Union County
  • Mitchell
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
    • Mitchell is located in Union County
  • Mound City
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound City
    • Mound City is located in Union County
  • New Harmony
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Harmony
    • New Harmony is located in Union County
  • Parks
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parks
    • Parks is located in Union County
  • Pleasant Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
    • Pleasant Hill is located in Union County
  • Pleasant Ridge
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Ridge
    • Pleasant Ridge is located in Union County
  • Pumpkin Center
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pumpkin Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pumpkin Center
    • Pumpkin Center is located in Union County
  • Union Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Hill
    • Union Hill is located in Union County

How Far From Baker to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Baker to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Baker and extending to:

  • New Albany, which is the Seat of Union County, lies just to the West.
  • Jackson, which is the State Capital of Mississippi, lies 167 miles [268.8 km]<2> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Baker to Jackson, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 725 miles [1,166.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 29 days and walking would take 42 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,592 miles [10,608.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,310 miles [11,764.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,185 miles [8,344.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Baker. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Baker could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Baker) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Baker. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.5026, Longitude: -88.9473       In this case, the coordinates for Baker have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Baker, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Baker to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 315.053 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.014 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.977 degrees.









 

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