Dyer Brook — Streams 48.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Portland Quadrangle · GNIS 565452
48.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Portland topographic quadrangle, Dyer Brook is a stream recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Portland 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dyer Brook in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565452). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyer Brook sits at 44.89700° N, 70.07923° W (DMS 44°53′49″ N, 70°04′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.92250° N, 70.08778° W (DMS 44°55′21″ N, 70°05′16″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, ME contains 19 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dyer Brook itself. The ones closest to Dyer Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | New Portland | 0.8 mi |
| Luce Brook | New Vineyard | 2.7 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | New Portland | 2.9 mi |
| Greenwood Stream | New Vineyard | 4.6 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | New Vineyard | 4.6 mi |
| Falls Brook | Madison West | 10.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Madison West | 10.8 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Madison West | 12.1 mi |
| Josiah Brook | Mercer | 14.9 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Mercer | 15 mi |
Features on the USGS New Portland Quadrangle
The New Portland 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Dyer Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| New Portland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pennell Pond | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Dyer Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.897°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dyer Brook track the nearby Lemon Stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyer Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| New Portland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyer Brook located?
Dyer Brook is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Portland topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dyer Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) 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 565452 on the New Portland 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 Somerset County, Maine?
GNIS lists 18 other streams in Somerset County, Maine.