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.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Baker
- 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:
- 39.835665, -75.806608
- 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
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Chester County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Chester County
- Since Baker is near New Castle County and also Cecil County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- eBird sighting report for Cecil County
- 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.
There is one other community in Pennsylvania which is also named Baker.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 48 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Alaska
- This Baker lies 3,328 miles [5,355.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Baker that is located in Chester County.
- Arkansas
- Lafayette County
- This Baker is located in Lafayette County and lies 1,074 miles [1,728.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Baker that is located in Chester 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.<2> 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 952 miles [1,532.1 km] to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester 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 882 miles [1,419.4 km] to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sharp County community of Baker.
- British Columbia
- California
- Kern County
- This Baker is located in Kern County and lies 2,297 miles [3,696.7 km]<1> to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester 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 2,208 miles [3,553.4 km] to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester 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 869 miles [1,398.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Baker that is located in Chester 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.<2> 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 873 miles [1,405 km] to the southwest of the Baker that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Baker.
- Idaho
- Illinois
- La Salle County
- This Baker is located in La Salle County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Chester 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.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Baker [McLean County].
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Jackson County
- This Baker is located in Jackson County and lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Baker that is located in Chester 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.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Baker [Letcher County].
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Kalamazoo County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> 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 1,060 miles [1,705.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Baker that is located in Chester 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 1,141 miles [1,836.3 km] to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Baker.
- Mississippi
- 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 784 miles [1,261.7 km]<1> to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester 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 1,495 miles [2,406 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Baker that is located in Chester 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.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Baker [Gallatin County].
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New York
- North Dakota
- 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 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester 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.<2> 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 1,375 miles [2,212.8 km]<1> to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Texas County community of Baker.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> 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.<2> 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 1,390 miles [2,237 km]<1> to the west of the Baker that is located in Chester 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 1,315 miles [2,116.3 km] to the west southwest of the Baker that is located in Chester County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parker County community of Baker.
- Utah
- Washington
- West Virginia
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.
- Buck Run
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Corner Ketch
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corner Ketch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corner Ketch
- Corner Ketch is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Cornish Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornish Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornish Hills
- Cornish Hills is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Cricket Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cricket Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cricket Hill
- Cricket Hill is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Daleville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daleville
- Daleville is located in Chester County
- Doe Run
(5 miles [8 km] to the north) - Elkdale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Elkview
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Five Points
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
- Five Points is located in Chester County
- Forestville
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestville
- Forestville is located in Chester County
- Fox Meadow
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Meadow
- Fox Meadow is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Franklin
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south) - Continue List (15 more) ...
- Great Good Place
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Good Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Good Place
- Great Good Place is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Green Lawn
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Lawn
- Green Lawn is located in Chester County
- Hillstream
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillstream have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillstream
- Hillstream is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Holly Knoll
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Knoll
- Holly Knoll is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Jennersville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jennersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennersville
- Jennersville is located in Chester County
- Little Baltimore
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Baltimore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Baltimore
- Little Baltimore is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Manley
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast) - Meeting House Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Hill
- Meeting House Hill is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Meeting House Meadows
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Meadows
- Meeting House Meadows is located in New Castle County (DE)
- New Garden
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Garden
- New Garden is located in Chester County
- Quaker Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Hill
- Quaker Hill is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Stirrup Farms
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stirrup Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrup Farms
- Stirrup Farms is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Unionville
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
- Unionville is located in Chester County
- Vintage Village
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vintage Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vintage Village
- Vintage Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Walnut Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hill
- Walnut Hill is located in New Castle County (DE)
- Great Good Place
How Far From Baker to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers 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:
- West Chester, which is the Seat of Chester County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Baker to West Chester, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 64 miles [103 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 92 miles [148.1 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 6 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,806 miles [9,343.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,512 miles [10,480 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,389 miles [7,063.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
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 Chester County: www.chesco.org/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' 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: 39.8357, Longitude: -75.8066 In this case, the coordinates for Baker have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <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 307.094 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.682 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.818 degrees. |