Here are some useful links about the Howland-Baker island and some related stories:

http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blchowland.htm

http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/us_nwr/hi_baker.htm

http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/um-hwlnd.html

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0113953.html

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/islands_oceans_poles/baker_island_86.jpg

http://www.spaceimaging.com/gallery/ioweek/archive/iow112600/iow112600.htm

http://www.princessii.com/