Baker Island

Baker Island extends 1 mile in length and 0.7 miles in width, reaching an elevation of 5 meters above the Pacific Ocean surface.

The United States claimed Baker Island in 1857 under the Guano Act, leading to extensive mining operations that continued until 1891.

The designation of Baker Island as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1974 reflects the commitment to preserve natural marine environments in the Pacific.

Scientists and researchers require special permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to access Baker Island for environmental monitoring activities.

The island features a 5,463-foot airfield constructed in 1943, which remains visible among scattered World War II military remnants.

Location: United States Minor Outlying Islands

Inception: 1935

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Website: https://fws.gov/media/baker-island

GPS coordinates: 0.19472,-176.47944

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21