Dyer River
| Dyer River | |
|---|---|
| Basin | |
| Main source | Maine |
| Source elevation | 230 feet (70 m) |
| River mouth |
Sheepscot River 44°03′03″N 69°36′35″W / 44.0509°N 69.6098°WCoordinates: 44°03′03″N 69°36′35″W / 44.0509°N 69.6098°W 0 |
| Countries | United States |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 20 miles (32 km) |
The Dyer River is a 20.2-mile-long (32.5 km)[1] river in Maine. It originates along the northern boundary of the town of Jefferson with the town of Somerville (44°14′13″N 69°28′12″W / 44.2370°N 69.4700°W) and flows southwesterly through Jefferson, passing through Dyer Long Pond and near South Jefferson. It continues southwest into the town of Newcastle, passing the villages of North Newcastle and Sheepscot, where it joins the tidal Sheepscot River.
See also
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed June 22, 2011
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dyer River
- Maine Streamflow Data from the USGS
- Maine Watershed Data From Environmental Protection Agency
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