Baker Air Force Station
historic site
Established 1959 and fully operational in 1962 as Baker Air Force Station manned by the 821st AC&W Squadron. Initial equipment included FPS-35 search radar and an FPS-6 height-finder radar. The site was equipped with a concrete tower to house an FPS-3.
- Built
- 1959
- Access
- Yes
- 6.3 mi off the Journey Through Time
- 6.3 mi off the Elkhorn Drive
- 15.0 mi off the Hells CanyonNational
Overlooks nearby
- Mason Dam Viewpoint · 12 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:55 | 18:25 | 19:04 |
| June solstice | 05:07 | 19:56 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 06:39 | 18:12 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:26 | 16:14 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
44.58641, -117.78712
Elevation 1,932 m (modelled from terrain)