Oregon History: Salem Historic Waterways Multi-Cache

Another in my Oregon History series NOT related to Railroads :). The City of Salem has put of historical wayfinder signs telling the history of the city. This one is on the history of the water ways in Salem. The first stage is the sign, where you will learn about the history, as well as figure out the coordinates to the cache final which is along one of these waterways, and less then a mile walk.

Salem was founded by Jason Lee at the confluence of where Mill Creeks meets the Willamette River. Waterways are very important for nearly every city to develop. It was a means of transportation and commerce, as well as providing power for industry. The Willamette River is the heart of the valley with Steam Ships coming up river to Salem and further south. Mill Creek became important for the early Grist and Lumber Mills. Water Flow on the creek was increased when a tap off of the Santiam River was made. Pringle Creek also became important for the Oregon Pulp and Paper Company, later Boise Cascade. Now that facility has been shut down is being rebuilt into condos. Shelton Ditch is a diversion off of Mill Creek as a manmade canal to increase the flow of Pringle Creek. Lastly there is The Millrace which come off Mill Creek as well to specifically power the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. 

Now for the Final Coordinates. N44 56.ABC W123 01.DEF

A) The Map on the sign is Circa 188_ (A= _)

B) When did the Oregon Pulp and Paper Company begin operations alson Pringle Creek? B=192_

C) When did settlers cut through the gravel bar in Stayton to divert water from the Santiam River to Mill Creek? C= _ _ _ _ - 1849

D) The Millrace starts at Waller Dam on Mill Creek. It is near Ferry and _ _ Streets. D = _ _ - 11

E) What year did the Willamette Woolen Manufacturing Company Mill burn down? E = _ _ _ _ - 1874

F) Shelton Ditch runs by a major Salem Institution, Salem ______ . F= Count the # of letter in ______.

Enjoy and good Luck