Ditch Creek

Ditch Creek is a stream in Washington and Jefferson counties, Missouri. It is a tributary of the Big River.

The source is located at: 38°10′23″N 90°48′46″W / 38.17306°N 90.81278°W / 38.17306; -90.81278 and the confluence is at: 38°13′46″N 90°44′19″W / 38.22944°N 90.73861°W / 38.22944; -90.73861Coordinates: 38°13′46″N 90°44′19″W / 38.22944°N 90.73861°W / 38.22944; -90.73861.

The creek most likely took its name from a nearby lead mine situated in a ditch.

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