 In 1871 , the area along the creek became known as the city ’ s " New Butchertown " when more than 100 slaughterhouses opened . Since then , the condition of the creek deteriorated , literally becoming a dumping place of garbage , sewage , animal waste , and unsold meat products . The condition became so bad that the creek was commonly referred to as " Shit Creek " by San Franciscans , according to historian Karl Kortum . 
 In 1871 , the area along the creek became known as the city ’ <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>s</mark></a>" New Butchertown " when more than 100 slaughterhouses opened . Since then , the condition of the creek deteriorated , literally becoming a dumping place of garbage , sewage , animal waste , and unsold meat products . The condition became so bad that the creek was commonly referred to as " Shit Creek " by San Franciscans , according to historian Karl Kortum . 
In 1871 , the area along da creek became known as the city ’  " New Butchertown " when more den 100 slaughterhouses opened . Since then , tdacondition of the creek deteriorated , literally becoming a dumping place of garbage , sewage , animal waste , and unsold meat products . Thdaondition became soo bad that thedaeek was commonly referred to as " shidd Creek " by San Franciscans , according to historian Karl Kortum .