Dyer Brook — Streams 43.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 565453
Catalogued on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Dyer Brook — a stream — lies 43.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565453, Dyer Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyer Brook sits at 43.98508° N, 70.12533° W (DMS 43°59′06″ N, 70°07′31″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.96119° N, 70.13366° W (DMS 43°57′40″ N, 70°08′01″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dyer Brook itself. The ones closest to Dyer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 0.5 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 2.6 mi |
| House Brook | Lewiston | 2.9 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 3 mi |
| Libby Brook | North Pownal | 3.3 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | North Pownal | 3.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 3.6 mi |
| Little River | Lisbon Falls South | 3.7 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Dyer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dyer Brook — 43.8 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.985°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dyer Brook track the nearby Gerrish Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sabattus River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyer Brook located?
Dyer Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 43.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dyer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dyer Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dyer Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565453 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dyer Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.