| Dyer River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Maine |
| • elevation | 230 feet (70 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Sheepscot River |
• coordinates | 44°03′03″N69°36′35″W / 44.0509°N 69.6098°W /44.0509; -69.6098 (Dyer River) |
• elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Length | 20 mi (32 km) |
TheDyer River is a 20.2-mile-long (32.5 km)[1] river inMaine. It originates along the northern boundary of the town ofJefferson with the town ofSomerville (44°14′13″N69°28′12″W / 44.2370°N 69.4700°W /44.2370; -69.4700 (Dyer River source)) and flows southwesterly through Jefferson, passing through Dyer Long Pond and near South Jefferson. It continues southwest into the town ofNewcastle, passing the villages of North Newcastle and Sheepscot where it joins the tidalSheepscot River. The Dyer river is integral to the health of the Dyer River Valley preserve where each year thousands of migrant birds rest and feed on their trek. Additionally, the Dyer River valley houses several bald eagles and red tailed hawks.
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