Baker, Census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada.
Baker is a small settlement in White Pine County, Nevada, located near the eastern gateway to Great Basin National Park. The community sits at an elevation of roughly 1,600 meters (5,300 feet) in a high desert mountain setting.
The settlement takes its name from George W. Baker, an early settler who established himself in eastern Nevada during the region's development period. The area served as a waypoint for people traveling to nearby mining operations in the mountains.
The population of 41 residents maintains connections to the mining heritage that shaped numerous communities throughout Nevada's mountainous territories.
Nevada Highway 488 passes through Baker and provides access to Great Basin National Park. A local general store and motel offer basic services for travelers passing through the area.
The Baker Elementary School serves grades 3 through 6, representing the single educational institution within this remote mountain community.
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