Bear Lake Indiana Map

About Bear Lake, Indiana

Bear Lake is a locality in Noble County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 144. The population density is 229.4 people per km². Bear Lake is located at 41.3254°N, 85.5121°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46701.

Bear Lake, a quiet expanse of water fringed by verdant fields, lies in the gentle rolling terrain of Noble County. It lies 14.6 miles north of Whitley, IN (from Whitley, IN: bearing 2°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Albion. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and the earthy aroma of damp soil, a perfume that clings to the humid summer afternoons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present clouds, paints the landscape in broad strokes of gold, illuminating the patchwork quilt of cultivated land that stretches towards the horizon. The water itself, a placid mirror reflecting the vast Indiana sky, is often disturbed only by the silent glide of a lone canoe or the playful splash of unseen fish. The history of Bear Lake is as rich and varied as the fertile soil that surrounds it. Early settlers were drawn to the area by its promise of agricultural abundance, establishing farms that continue to define the local economy, with corn and soybeans the predominant crops. While no major industries have ever taken root, the steady hum of agricultural machinery and the occasional truck hauling produce are the soundtrack to daily life in Bear Lake. The lake, of course, remains the heart of the locality, a gathering place for summer picnics and fishing expeditions, a quiet reminder of the natural beauty that first captivated those who chose to make this place their home.

About This Bear Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bear Lake, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.325368, -85.512117. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bear Lake and Noble County.

Detailed location data for Bear Lake includes the ZIP code (46701), telephone area code (574), county seat of Noble County (Albion), and school district assignment (Central Noble Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.