The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Greatest Gold Horde Thats Never Been Found. [29][clarification needed]. [27], Throughout the 20th century, various expeditions and individuals continued to search the Superstitions for the Lost Dutchman Mine. There May Be a Long-Lost Gold Mine in the Arizona Mountains By: Mae Rice For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and since 1891, more than a hundred people have claimed to find it. Over the next few weeks we will provide some images and photos taken at or very near the site. According to Legends of America, the Native Americans in the area believed the Thunder God of their religion lived in the Superstition Mountains, and thus they were required to protect it with lethal force, killing any who might set foot on the mountain and disturb their deity. That, in and of itself, is a separate legend. Around 1860 a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz moved into the Wickenburg Arizona area about 80 miles from Phoenix. setTimeout(function(){var t=document.createElement("script");t.setAttribute("src","https://sample.dragonforms.com/getEmbeddedClientScript.do?embeddedsite=TW_dispatch_nl"),t.setAttribute("type","text/javascript"),document.body.appendChild(t)},5); Become a subscriber today and youll recieve a new issue every month plus unlimited access to our full archive of backlogged issues. A fire broke out overnight at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction and consumed the historic restaurant near Lost Dutchman State Park. Background: The Lost Dutchman Mine was founded by a German prospector named Jacob "The Dutchman" Waltz in 1876. 1. In 2009, Denver bellhop Jesse Capen, obsessed with finding the Lost Dutchman gold mine, took a month's vacation into the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix to . Sometimes, this discarded cache of gold is said to be the origin of Jacob Waltz's treasure. The legend of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine is a quintessential version of just such a story. Most likely because Pedro de Peralta had been the Spanish Governor of New Mexico (in the 1600s) his family name of "Peralta" was the inspiration for a number of legends in the American Southwest. Neither Thomas nor anyone since has been able to find the now legendary gold of the Lost Dutchman Mine, although that has not discouraged people from trying (one widely-circulated estimate from the 1970s claimed that 8,000 people a year search for it). "Tex" Bradford of Globe Arizona went in search of the "Lost Dutchman Mine"; by October 1933 he had been missing for nine months. I Hold for No One! Road Agents Attempt to Rob Kinnears Stage Near Contention, A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of The American West. Since his death in the 1890s, many have tried to. Choice of of building material I like Ironwood +, There is a typo that should be alpha mine not alfa mine. It seems likeliest one of two things happened. Skeptoid Media, 29 Jan 2013. This is considered to be the starting and gathering point for most Dutch Hunters. Either way, she went to the mountains for a while to search. One of the most professional and serious-minded efforts was led by Oklahoma City private detective Glen Magill, who organized multiple expeditions in the late 1960s and early '70s, and claimed on at least two occasions to have identified the location of the mine, later to concede he was either mistaken or the locations were "played out," or bereft of gold. It wasnt until the late 1870s that the man who would give the mine its legendary name was able to lock down the location with the help of one of the Peraltas descendants. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. So far, they've filmed at locations that include the Treasure Hunter of the Year Awards, held at Apache Junction's Mammoth Saloon in March, and at Goldfield Ghost Town, an attraction that features a zip line and live staged gunfights. Jacob Waltz does appear to have been a real person; whether he was simply used as the basis for the story or actually found the lost gold is another story. Even if the stories of soldiers looking specifically for the Lost Dutchman mine are true, there's no evidence they actually found anything at all and didn't just move on empty-handed, no mysterious deaths required. If you get it hurt you better have your own team. There's another story that supposedly took place three centuries earlier also involving a treasure stashed away in the area. Let's start with the basics. The map is supposedly filled with clues, and there are many others purportedly given by Waltz at various points in his life according to legends, but it's hard to prove he actually ever said any of those things. APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's Superstition Mountains draw people from around the world, coming to see not just to . The Superstition Mountains in Arizona are bound to be home to at least a few good stories by virtue of their name alone. Early on during the Spanish Conquest, Conquistadors such as Francisco Vazquez de Coronado (1535) came to the American southwest (New Spain) in search of gold trying to locate, Montezumas Seven Cities of Cibola. After the land was ceded to the United States, the Peralta party was trespassing on U.S. soil. He told friends he had discovered the mine. This is what brought him to the Superstition Mountains (yes, that's their real name) near what is today the city of Phoenix, Arizona. [17] Note that tombstone pictured shows birth year as 1808. Join Lawrence Fishburne as he uncovers the truth behind the strangest mysteries of all time in Historys Greatest Mysteries: Solved - https://histv.co/HGMSThe Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. Blair suggested that this Waltz could be the same Waltz who later came to be regarded as the legendary Dutchman, and that he Americanized the spelling of his family name. The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. Soon, fact and fiction became easier to sort. [5] One Lost Dutchman's mine is said to be in Colorado, another in California; two are said to be located in Arizona. He vanished into the mountains in 2009 and his body was not discovered until three years later, hidden in a crevasse 35 feet up a cliff, and destined to become yet another chapter in the continuing story of the lost mine. Lost Dutchman's Cabin in the Superstition Mountains StrangeAgo October 21, 2017 In this article, two men went in search of the Dutchman's mine and claimed they found his cabin. It was supposedly discovered and kept secret by a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz in the 19th century, in Season 3, Episode 2, \"Guardians of Superstition Mountain.\" #AmericaUnearthedSubscribe for more from America Unearthed and other great HISTORY shows:http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYTFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:http://www.history.com/shows/Check out exclusive HISTORY content:History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletterWebsite - https://histv.co/HistoryFacebook - https://histv.co/FacebookTwitter - https://histv.co/TwitterIn \"America Unearthed,\" host Scott Wolter uses hard science and intuitive theories to explain the most mysterious artifacts and sites in America. He had worked as a miner but was an amateur prospector at best. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! Ruth and his son came into some maps of mine locations, including the Peralta Mine. But he was soon known as the Lost . The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. Here he worked at the Vulture Mine as a paid miner. The Superstition Mountains are a mountain range east of Phoenix and are known for their picturesque volcanic peaks and and jagged canyons. [19][20] After this was unsuccessful, Thomas and her partners were reported to be selling maps to the mine for $7 each. His skull with two holes in it identified as bullet holes was recovered about six months after he vanished, and the story made national news, thus sparking widespread interest in the Lost Dutchman's mine.[22]. All of these elements can be found in the search for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, reportedly well hidden in Arizona's mysterious-looking (and aptly named) Superstition Mountains (pictured above). Lastly, the alleged mine directions Ruth had were from an 1895 newspaper account. This seems to have been made up solely for the various legends, according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. However, the Peralta Mine eventually became unprofitable and after the money was gone Miguel Peralta turned to fraud. His naturalization papers are listed in the Los Angeles county archives and his name appears in an Arizona territorial census from 1864; other government documents confirm he did, indeed, live in Arizona territory from 1863-1891. However, despite bankrupting herself and spending a very long time in the mountains, she and her search party never found any evidence of a hidden gold cache, per Arizona Report. It does not matter if Tomlinson engraved them or someone else did, exactly when they were made is not important, what matters is what is on them. The U.S. Government issued the group one of few Treasure Trove Permits. Because of what we have discovered at the site, Arcana Exploration believes we have proof for the first time that there is a common link between Waltz and the Peraltas. These Native American legends aren't the only tales involving religion and gold stores in the area. He found that even a neophyte like himself could pick up nuggets of information from other Dutch hunters who virtually inhabited the Superstitions. The soldiers are alleged to have presented some of the gold, but to have been killed or to have vanished soon after. While we are rather skeptical of the finding of the Lost Dutchman claim, if the new find is rich in gold it will do until the old discovery is really brought to light. The story of the Peralta Stones is that they lead you to a small almost invisible ledge, like a small birds nest perched in the middle of a forest of giant oaks concealed by the natural elements, it obscures itself from all beasts of prey especially man. Campground check-in is 2 p.m. 372 23K views 2 years ago Justin and Emiliano investigate the Lost Dutchman Goldmine, a legendary lost mine in the mountains of Arizona, which is said to contain over 200 million dollars. The first official recording of the Dutchman Mine is found in this story. The exact location of the Lost Dutchmen's Mine remains a mystery. , The Waterbury Democrat. Up on the mountain, if someone breaks a leg; it will take at least two on the team to get you down; it is dangerous for three healthy climbers, much less one with broken body parts. Arcana Exploration has been there on four separate trips the first in October of 2015. Lost Dutchman Mine. [25] Blair noted that the conclusion of the Arizona authorities was rejected by many, including Ruth's family, and "those who held onto the more romantic murdered-for-the-map story". If no one comes forth to rightfully claim the treasure, its anyones guess. Chances you could find the Lost Dutchman's Mine: It's probably not real, but don't let that stop you . Regardless, Dr. Thorne helped the man and he recovered, according to Legends of America. Here amongst this vast maize of volcanic interior, fixed and clinging to the mountain side, flanked on one side by a very small almost invisible ledge is the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, like a small birds nest perched in the middle of a forest of giant oaks, concealed by the natural elements it obscures itself from all beasts of prey, especially man. When and where we can get a direct line of sight, we use high tech Walkie talkies, to communicate with each other. In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. This is very interesting and both are true. Jumping ahead to the late 1860s, German prospector Jacob Waltz moved to Phoenix and began prospecting in the mountains east of the new city. The Lost Dutchman Finally The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Is Found! But the mine remains shrouded in mystery, so much so that it might not exist at all. For the first time ever, Arcana Exploration has undeniable physical proof that the mine exists, proof that is to say, photographic physical documentation that many of the generally excepted clues, are in fact real and do exist and are physically present in one location. During Kinos time other Missionaries in California and Mexico were jealous and suspicious of Kino because, while they were poor and struggled his missions were rich and flourished, they said he had a secret gold mine from which he took rich gold and funded his missions and rancheros amassing 50 thousand head of cattle making him the Southwests first mega rancher. Cox concentrated his search on the eastern end of what is now the Superstition Wilderness. Supposedly one of their 18 mines was very rich and they considered it their alfa mine. However, they eventually disappeared after a trip into the Superstitions. They didnt find it because its not in the superstitions Too bad i cant post pictures, because i know exactly where it is, Did you ever think the Dutchman might have used another mine location to through The Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Lost Mine found in the Superstition Mountains David Jones 14.3K subscribers Subscribe 6.6K 728K views 4 years ago #MOTSM #superstitionmountains #lostmine Mysteries of the Superstition. Both fabled and mythical, they have helped to drive the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Even though some have said the stones story is much older (it is true the source information is likely much older) than the Dutchmans time and therefor there is no connection, they are going to be slapping themselves in the face trying to overcome their denial when they realize the stones leadto the same birds nest. The story of the Lost Dutchman Mine might have become just another obscure legend had it not been for an easterner named Dr. Adolph Ruth, an amateur treasure-seeker who ambled into the Superstitions in the summer of 1931. For one, the desert area bears remnants of the cliff dwellings of an ancient people whose identity is still unknown. It is here were you will reach areas that are barely penetrable, this is where most trails stop abruptly for safety reasons. Jesse Capen, a 35-year-old bellhop from. In Lost Dutchman Mine 3D the player takes on the role of Fred Homestake. What there is documentation to support is that the Dutchman may have been a con man. In 1891, German immigrant Jacob Waltz, nicknamed "the Dutchman," lay on his deathbed. Thomas admitted she drew the map herself but claimed she based it on descriptions given by the Dutchman, according to Skeptoid. Bus Tours. Finding gold at the Lost Dutchman mine. Gina Dimuro is a New York-based writer and translator. Hola amigos - I am writing this post because of the continuing controversy over whether there is any real evidence of the famous Lost Dutchman's gold mine. No one knows for sure, but his disappearance and death, while better-documented than other legends revolving around the Lost Dutchman's gold mine, may have simply furthered the legend and put even more treasure seekers in danger. Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. The story sometimes claims there were arrows all around, and so thus it must have been the Apache protecting their sacred mountains. Not only that, but some legends claim there were a number of shrines in the mountains filled with gold meant to be an offering to the Thunder God. Later I will give more details and then begin providing information on how things fit together. Its believed the group buried their amassed bullion, hoping to return at a later time. As of mid-2017, he and his crew had spent about 30 production days in and around Apache Junction. Dark Mountain: Directed by Tara Anase. Waltz is also said to make a deathbed confession to Julia Thomas, and draws or describes a crude map to the gold mine. April Warnecke 4/11/2022. In 1847-1848 during the time of the Hidalgo Treaty when Mexico sold the territory to the United Sates the Peraltas, knowing they would lose access to their mines made one last trip bringing hundreds of miners from Sonora to mine as much as they could, but were attacked by Apaches. Arizona place-name expert Byrd Granger wrote, as of 1977, the Lost Dutchman's story had been printed or cited at least six times more often than two other fairly well-known tales, the story of Captain Kidd's lost treasure, and the story of the Lost Pegleg mine in California. Thus, it seems these Jesuit priests might have stashed their treasure somewhere in the mountains as they passed through, thus ensuring the Spanish empire couldn't get their hands on the Jesuit fortune. There's even been a ban on mining in the Superstition Mountains since 1984 due to the number of people coming and getting killed in mining accidents searching for the Lost Dutchman's gold. (Right) Bob Schoose (owner of Goldfield, Arizona) designed this headframe, which the team hand carried from the base camp to the site for construction. It appears no one ever bothered to just ask the Native Americans in the area if the mountains were sacred. Then later the Mexicans including the powerful Peralta family made forays to the area from Sonora and are believed to have had 18 gold mines in the Supers. The Dutchman found this mine, and his 'story' advises he 'obtained' it from Mexicans miners who were working it. 1873. People have been seeking the Lost Dutchman's mine since at least 1892,[2] while according to one estimate, 9,000 people annually made some effort to locate the Lost Dutchman's mine. The Peralta Stones are a set of engraved stone tableted works that are approximately 18 inches long and weigh about 25 lbs. While Francisco Coronado did exist and did explore what is now the southwestern United States, there's nothing indicating he ever visited the Superstitions. Both of these legends are sometimes set before the Dutchman arrived in Arizona, but some time afterward, and thus Dr. Thorne and the soldiers may have stumbled across the Lost Dutchman's mine. Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. When the townspeople went to look for them, they found nearly all of the family slaughtered. This is trails end; this is the domain of the Dutch Hunters. Some searchers for the mine have disappeared in likely wilderness accidents. 9 May 2022. Jacob Walzer and Heidelberg (Germany) were punched in the edges of the tintype, leading Ron Feldman to think it could be of Jacob Waltz. Ruth ended his note with the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici. James Reavis tried to assert that the Peralta family had a Spanish land grant and a barony granted by the King of Spain, which included a huge swath of Arizona and New Mexico, including the Superstition Mountains. A band of Apache braves in Arizona. A note from Ruth saying he needed help and had discovered the mine was found in the Salt River. People off his Mine that he cover up with a ironwood tree :The books give me my In December, 1931, The Arizona Republic reported on the recent discovery of a human skull in the Superstition Mountains. The stories of conquistadors and Jesuits bearing gold are completely unverifiable without documentation or archaeological evidence. This account is usually dated to about 1870. Apparently, Waltz began to hint he knew of a secret gold vein hidden in the mountains, even giving out a few clues to its location. It's also worth noting the mountains aren't known to have gotten their ironic name from any of the above legends. Since James Reavis, "the Baron of Arizona", was convicted of fraud when the Peralta family genealogy and other documents to support the land grant (and a barony associated with that land) were determined to be forgeries it also raises questions about the original purchase of the land grant by Dr. George M. Willing Jr. (the transaction had supposedly occurred at a primitive campsite to the southeast of Prescott without the benefit of the typical documentation; instead of a notarized deed, the conveyance was recorded on a piece of greasy camp paper bearing signature of several witnesses). He contracted it as a young child, when he was enthralled with books and stories of hidden treasures and lost gold. Unfortunately, when a group followed the clues given in Ruth's letter, they found nothing. Is it any wonder then, that I prize it? If you need rescued, they will land two miles away and hike in to get you. by Bob Willis | Apr 1, 2005 | Travel & Preservation. Published: 9:16 PM MST May 13, 2022. Located east of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains stretch across 160,000 acres of desert, and somewhere in these almost supernatural-looking canyons . The legend of the Lost Dutchman began in the 1800s when an Apache attack massacred a Mexican mining family. Jesse Capen was obsessed with the legend of the lost gold, despite the lack of hard historical evidence. but their camera was. For over a third of a century, he read stories and books about the Peralta Mines and the lost Spanish treasures hidden deep in the Superstitions, and he heard the tale of Jacob Waltzs famous Lost Dutchman Mine. A lack of historical records leaves uncertainty as to whether a Peralta family ever had possession of land, or mines, in or near the Superstition Mountains. As early as Sept 1, 1892, a local newspaper relates . Intrigue Journal. In 1977, 292 acres (118ha) abutting the Tonto National Forest were set aside as the Lost Dutchman State Park. When he was young he found the famous Lost Dutchman mine, but due to an accident shortly after he has no memory of the mines location. The earliest documentation of him in the U.S. is an 1848 affidavit in which Waltz declared himself to be "about 38 years old". We miss it. 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