Here is some of the History of the Hopkins Ditch

1878 - Report to Thurston County Commissioners; confirms a "man-made Ditch"
             that empties into Salmon Creek.
             Timeline of Hopkins Ditch - a historical view.  (pdf)

1902 - Creation of "Hopkins Ditch District #2 in Thurston County" by County Commissioners

2004 - Salmon Creek Basin Plan - history (Section 3; fails to mention 1878 Report {above},
                                                                                 but otherwise very factual.)

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