Points of Interest
| Feature | Coordinates | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 41°57′26″N 76°31′05″W / 41.95722°N 76.51806°W / 41.95722; -76.51806 (Athens, Pennsylvania) | Town near the northern terminus |
| Wilkes-Barre | 41°14′34″N 75°52′50″W / 41.24278°N 75.88056°W / 41.24278; -75.88056 (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) | City near the midpoint of the canal |
| Northumberland | 40°53′30″N 76°47′51″W / 40.89167°N 76.79750°W / 40.89167; -76.79750 (Northumberland, Pennsylvania) | Town at the southern terminus |
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