Lock 73
Lock 73 sat in an area referred to as "The Narrows" during canal days. "The Narrows" is an area along the canal where the canal, highway, and railroad are squeezed in a tight space between the Potomac and the ends of Nicholas Ridge and Irons Mountain.
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Mile Marker: 175.4
Photo by: Brett Robinson
Nearby Amenities:
- Irons Mountain Campsite Hand Pump
Approximately 0 miles away. - Irons Mountain Campsite
Approximately 0 miles away. - Irons Mountain Restroom
Approximately 0 miles away. - Lock 75 Restroom
Approximately 0.2 miles away. - Lock 75 Parking
Approximately 0.3 miles away.