The Bear Lake & Eastern was primarily a logging road which was built in 1876 as the Bear Lake Train Railway from Pierport (in Manistee County) 16 miles to Maple Grove. It became the BL&E in 1882. The line was abandoned in 1902.
Built as Bear Lake Train Railway → Bear Lake and Eastern railroad → Abandoned
Built: After 1882
Operated for 20 years.
Abandoned: 1902
Reference: [MRRC]
This was a 3' gauge line, owned by the Bear Lake Lumber Company. [MRRC]
1902. This road formerly extended from Pierport to Springdale and was used exclusively for logging purposes. The road currently has 16 miles of track. The road is being abandoned; track has been torn up and sold. [MCR-1902]
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