2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. He said if you find this house at the head of a steep north-trending canyon you are not far from the mine. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Yes! Tragicomically, she and her team passed over two enormous gold mines on their search for the Lost Dutchman Mine, which they didn't find. In fact, none of clues match the Goldfield location. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Another issue is that researching historical information has been very fruitful, so we continue to put efforts in this area and are often surprised and rewarded by what we learn that is relevant to our discovery. There may still be gold to be found, but not likely enough to get rich on. Nevertheless, it is there. Could I be wrong of course anything is possible . So many cable channel shows are about finding this mine. Our guys made two attempts to get up to the house but were stymied. Someone want real proof, email me [email protected]. He also said his shaft and the Mexicans shaft were very close together, but when you stood at either shaft you cannot see the other shaft. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. And heck yea we want book sales, that is the best way to market and possibly get additional revenue. An ardent believer in ghosts, Kidd specified in his will that his entire estate was to be awarded to anyone who could prove ghosts existed. Salt River AZ. I have thoughts on this that I will share later. Ongoing discoveries of the Lost Dutchman Mine have continued for well over a hundred years. True! To me it just sounds to good to be true. In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. Stories of hidden gold and treasure dot the landscape of the U.S. like it's part of our national identity. As far as the book, it is concerned, it will be different than, the others I have seen it will as much, about our journey, and how our story ends and it will truthful no matter how it ends. "Delbert Daley of Miami retrieved the bottle but returned it to the river, not connecting the name with the lost prospector. Maybe he stole it from other miners or was given it for political reasons or possibly worked/paid for it. Truth or writers taking leave way it doesn't matter. To my surprise and delight I did pan out a few flakes and some fines from that material. Waltz said he camped up above where the Mexicans camped on the Horses Saddle. Tuttle's been on a 40-year quest pursuing this potentially large "pot" of gold at the end of a rainbow. 3) the map Frank Fish had was one of two maps he located in Mexico through the Peralta family. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. So, what are the clues? I mean that sincerely. From what Ive been told, someone was working the mine around the mid 90s in secrecy, and also dug up the caches. Part of HuffPost News. Note, the 300 or so clues that Everyone says are part of the LDM clues well thats Hogwash. After our second expedition in the spring of 2016, the pieces of the puzzle was starting to come together, we were matching clues to the land site. 1. This makes sense, but there is also a time line here. Though, in my opinion, the site fits the clues nicely. Jacob Waltz said: According to the History channel, "Thousands have tried and failed to decode the series of cryptic clues said to lead to the fortune, leaving a trail of bodies and blood for anyone who has gotten too close to the truth.". You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. Hey Dallas, some good points of view. The whole story was concocted to give cover to Jacob Waltz, Enjoyed your post-Gary. Clues to The Lost Dutcman Mine "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. If we are discussing te same location, I can tell you where the inscription is. I might have possibly found something of interest? Yes! I have been studying the LDM since I graduated from High School in 1982. There are only a few known samples of Dutchman gold and as you would imagine, the owners who are in possession of these priceless pieces might have reasons for not wanting it tested. While the remains have yet to be positively identified, Cooper said hes confident the remains are that of Capen based on where the body was found, clothing found nearby and other identifying characteristics. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. If there was no stone house then, dammit it, it had to be but if I couldnt find. One of the forms for this testing is Laser ablation with a mass Spectrometer. The majority of my research has been focused on Jacob Waltz and the history surrounding his story as it relates the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. As you probably guessed, they were fakes. in the canyon. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "All of a sudden - out of the blue - they found him," David Capen said. We will have to correct that. In Mrs Corbins book, she mentioned Jacob Waltz saying he covered the tunnel entrance with a large rock inside the canyon so no one could get into the canyon easily. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! Kidd was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 18, 1879. Senator McCain of AZ had the rules changed for Resolution so they could mine in restricted areas. And, there are some chisel marks. If you find the mine, what should be there? I can understand that. You dont have to give away any locations, or show pictures that might give too much info. 2. Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. Waltz said that at the head of a north-trending canyon you will find the ruins of an ancient Spanish house that sits hidden on a ledge, and that the climb up to it is so steep that you will not see it until you scale up onto the ledge that it sits on, as its stone walls lay before you. The first time we saw the tank was with one of our drones. 2. Jacob Waltz died in 1891. Henry your post is giving me chills, thank you so much for sharing. Philo Sign in. Thanks Jeff. . Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. Please dont ask my location. I have researched many aspects of the story in archives, others in the mountains, and some around campfires after a few shots of Tequila or Fireball (you know who you are)! Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". The mine has never been found. 11. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year . It was best I was alone. Legend of the Superstition Mountains - Season 1 - IMDb But beware: These maps can be treacherous. (Actually, I believe he most likely said we stayed in a cave that looked down on the mine.) On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. Everytime I found positive information in the office I always made a trip out to Arizona. Gold makes people do crazy stuff, like shooting at people ect. , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). That is when Dick Holmes got the ore from the candlebox. Tune in to "Legend. It could be more or less, and until we find it, we won't know.". I have ran a few buckets of material to confirm if there is a parent gold source up a particular canyon I have explored. https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/exhibits/jacob-waltz-lost-dutchman-exhibit/#:~:text=If%20Waltz%20had%20a%20rich,the%20home%20of%20Julia%20Thomas. My family lives in the Carolinas; if you care to send me an email would enjoy just talking to you. At that time, we will need permission to retest the Dutchmans gold, but this is not as easy as you might think. Nickel/Gold and the only parts of natural Gold/Quarts are the inlays. This is true and makes sense when you see them. He also said he hid his tools there when he left. The enigma of the LDGM is that it has been a puzzle with many pieces that, up until now, no one has been able to solve. Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. S1, Ep2. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. The Perfill Map is quite real. Legend of the Superstition Mountains - The HISTORY Channel Around 2002, I reconnected with a number of people and found a couple of guys who I felt comfortable with and trusted to go back into the mountains with. It was loosely named Lost Deutschman or Lost German Mine, and to this day, anyone who researches or tries to find the gold are generally referred to as Dutch hunters. Stars Keenan Johnston Mark Dodson Frank Augustine See production, box office & company info Watch on History S1 Go to history.com More watch options Add to Watchlist 27 User reviews Episodes 6 Top-rated Yes! Full episodes of the current season can be viewed here. Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains in search of Ame Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle, leads a team into Arizona's Superstition Mountains in search of America's deadliest treasure. Forget anything pertaining to Peraltas, because thats part of the ongoing lie. Mike one other thought, our story is just as much about our teams journey over the last 4-5 years as it is about finding the LDM.. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. By 1895, stories about the mine abounded, so much that they hit the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, leading a man named Adolph Ruth to his death. Waltz worked as a miner on the San Gabriel River for a man named Ruben Blakney. Some nuttier than others. Could the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Still Be Hiding in the Arizona Legend of the Superstition Mountains - Season 1 - IMDb There are many who believe that after a 135+ years that if it exists, it would have been found by now and that the LDGM is nothing more than a fairy tale or that it already has been found and is near the old Goldfield mine. In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. Everything else Tuttle says it's very difficult to decipher clues and maps and early accounts claiming to know where the fabled mine is. The trail on the Stone Maps leads from the cliff above the Carved Priest on the floor to the Heart about 2000 yards south. Best of luck. After searching for five years and reading most of the published material, the last paragraph in one book keeps haunting me. My research has gone back as far as the Hohokam (l-CE to 1450), a mysterious and little-known group of ancient Indians. I can tell you its extremely hard to get into this canyon. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Jeff. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper), On Saturday, years after Capens Jeep, wallet, backpack and cellphone were found in his tent by hikers, volunteers from the Superstition Search and Rescue finally located what they believe is Capens body. And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. He took a month off to go search for the treasure.. About; British Mark; Publication; Awards; Nominate; Sponsorship; Contact The bottom line is if we do have the mine, our story will be one that will be of interest or it will not. Secrets of the Lost Map. 7.4K 585K views 1 year ago #LegendoftheSuperstitionMountains Armed with a new clue that could unearth the location of the famed Lost Dutchman Mine, lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle,. The body, Cooper said, was found in a crevice roughly 35 feet up a cliff face in the southern portion of the Superstition Mountains, near the 4,892-foot Tortilla Mountain. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them, The big prize, I think, for everybody, would still be - even not finding the mine - there is a stash of gold somewhere buried in a little pit in the ground near Waltz's camp, and who knows what that could be worth - two, three million dollars just sitting there under our feet. I am usually not an emotional person. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: Secrets of the Lost Map Adolph Ruth likely had the Gonzalez family copies of those two maps. Ill buy your book as Im in Australia and have been following searchers over the net for years so your book will be enough proof for me thanks very interesting read and well explained how you got to where you are now. As we reach these adjacent plateaued spaces we continue to search for additional onsite entities that are of interest. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. The show features Bob Schoose, Clay Worst and Others. He died on October 13, 1891 and was buried in the Southwest corner of City Cemetery. 5. By what name was Legend of the Superstition Mountains (2015) officially released in Canada in English? Regards Matthew. I have been able to piece together much of the overreaching story. The episode on the LDM which aired on November 15th and possibly other dates and times, adds a little color to other LDM asides. Henry I know that a lot of folks have thought they have found the mine, but.and I have to stop here for a minute and think what I want to say .. Yes! But our tale will be told honestly, and if we are wrong, that will be shared completely, it would be part of the story. The author wrote that he believed the mine was realBUT! That may be because he didnt have one. 13. It's possible he found the lost treasure and was making pickups from his stash as needed. "It's hard to put a value to it, but he said most of the gold was the richest ore source he'd ever seen. You cannot see the tank from the mine. In the book I am trying to let people who are not LDM junkies like us, or have never heard of the LDM, understand from our point of view, as improbable as it may be, that five regular guys from Ohio, would be doing what we are doing much less finding something.
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