Named for A.G. Baker, an engineer with the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, the city of Baker is the seat of government for Fallon County, in eastern Montana. The town was formed along the transcontinental rail line of the Milwaukee Road, near the point where the railroad created a lake to supply water for its steam locomotives, now known as Lake Baker. Originally, it was named Lorraine. Developers associated with the railroad formed the Milwaukee Land Company, which conducted a successful campaign to attract homesteaders to Baker, and the 1912 discovery of oil and natural gas deposits brought others to the city, located on the edge of the oil fields, which are still in operation. Baker is east of Plevna, north of Willard, and west of Marmarth, North Dakota.
 
 
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The full-service fixed-base operator specializes in rebuilding the Piper Super Cub, but also serving as an installation center and dealer for Wipline Floats. The process and features of the facilities are outlined and shown in photographs, and aircraft that are available for ale are highlighted.
http://www.bakerairservice.com/
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Made up of businesses and individuals, the non-profit organization works to promote economic growth within the Baker, Montana region. A member directory, meeting schedules and minutes, and the benefits of membership are outlined on its site.
http://www.bakermt.com/
Offering a K-12th grade curriculum, the public school district site operates Lincoln Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Baker Middle School, and Baker High School. A district calendar, bulletin, and extracurricular activities and organizations are featured.
http://www.baker.k12.mt.us/
The official web site for the city of Baker, Montana offers a schedule of official meetings, agendas and minutes, as well as information about municipal ordinances, zoning, and its recreation program. Various forms and reports are available.
http://www.bakermontana.us/
Locally owned and operated, the independent bank is located on South Main in Baker, Montana. Dates and times of operation are posted, and details of its online, personal, business, and agricultural banking services are included.
http://www.bankofbaker.com/
Fallon County split from Custer County in 1913, forming Fallon County, bordering North Dakota in eastern Montana. The official county web site offers an overview of the county and its departments and services, including contacts, maps, job openings, and documentation.
http://www.falloncounty.net/
Published in Baker, Montana, the weekly newspaper focuses on local and county-wide news, sports reporting, school reports, and community events. Obituaries, opinion columns, letters to the editor, and other features are included. Full access to its electronic edition requires a subscription.
http://www.falloncountyextra.com/
FMC is a community health care provider headquartered in Baker, Montana, providing health services for Fallon County as well as three bordering Montana counties and three adjacent North Dakota counties, Its locations, office hours, and services are outlined.
http://www.fallonmedical.org/
The Baker, Montana congregation meets at its facilities on West Kewanee Avenue. A map shows the location of the church, and a schedule of worship services and programs is presented. Other resources include photographs and live broadcasts of its Sunday morning services.
http://www.firstbaptistchurchbaker.com/
Located on East Montana Avenue in Baker, Montana, the family owned and operated motel is highlighted, with photographs and a list of amenities and features, rates, and reservation policies.
http://www.montanamotel.net/
Situated on the west side of Baker, Montana, the Sagebrush Inn is the first hotel seen by those entering Baker from the Miles City area. Directions and rates are stated, and an overview of the accommodations and reservation policies are included.
http://www.thesagebrushinn.com/