Although Baker County is generally well supplied with railroads there
are sections still isolated and much in need of improved transportation
facilities. Some of the most fertile and productive areas of the County
are not served by rail transportation and depend upon roads for
communication with railway points. This situation with the character of
the winter season and soil conditions found here render improved
highways of extreme importance.
Since State and Federal aid have been made available the people of Baker
County are fast coming to a realization of the situation and are making
strenuous efforts to co-operate in highway improvement. No bond issues
have been voted in this County but an example of their enthusiasm is
supplied by the fact that private donations for co-operative improvement
of one road amount to $15,000.00.
State and Federal aid were extended in 1918 and the co-operation has
resulted in plans for improving three sections of the Baker-Cornucopia
Highway. Other roads in the County will receive the consideration of the
Highway Commission during the coming season.
Four sections of the Baker-Cornucopia Highway have been surveyed, and
plans for three of these are nearly complete. Together the four sections
make about thirty-eight miles of location survey. Construction work will
begin on this road early in the coming season.