Dyer River

The Dyer River is a 20.2-mile-long river in . It originates along the northern boundary of the town of with the town of and flows southwesterly through Jefferson, passing through Dyer Long Pond and near South Jefferson.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in the United States of America
  • Also known as: “Dyer’s River”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sheepscot Historic District and Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway.

Historic site
Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The encompasses a historic village in and , . Located just below the mouth of Dyer Brook where it enters the , the 1,200-acre includes an area that has seen little alteration in more than 100 years, and includes one of the oldest roadways in the state.

Museum
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The is a 2 ft narrow gauge railway. The line was operated as a for-profit company from 1895 until 1933 between the towns of , , and , but was abandoned in 1936.

Museum
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The is located on Alna Road in the town of , . Built in 1795, it is one of the oldest surviving school buildings in the state. It has also housed Alna's town offices. is situated 2 miles north of Dyer River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alna and Newcastle.

Village
Photo: Paul wainwright photography, CC BY 3.0.
is a town in , , United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. is home to the Museum and is noted for its historic architecture, including the early mill village of Head Tide. is situated 2 miles north of Dyer River.

Town
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is a town in , , United States. The population was 1,848 at the 2020 census. The village of is located in the eastern part of the town, on the . is situated 4 miles east of Dyer River.

Town
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is a town in , United States. The population was 2,297 at the 2020 census. A popular tourist destination known for its oysters, the towns of and are linked by the Main Street bridge over the , forming the "Twin Villages". is situated 4 miles east of Dyer River.

Dyer River

Latitude
44.05091° or 44° 3′ 3″ north
Longitude
-69.60977° or 69° 36′ 35″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
87PG392R+93
Geo­Names ID
4963089
Wiki­data ID
Q5318569
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Satellite Map

Discover Dyer River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Dyer River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Dyer”
  • Cebuano: “Dyer River”
  • Irish: “Abhainn Dyer”
  • Venetian: “Dyer”
  • Welsh: “Afon Dyer”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sheepscot and Alna Center.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sheepscot Historic District and Sheepscott Cemetery.

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