All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. The book is done to this point and I am reaching and writing most everyday. I must say, more people have found his mine over the years than Carter has pills! Skull found could be that of Wyoming hiker who disappeared in 2007, Treasure hunter who found Ship of Gold now sought by US Marshals, Snow hinders search for Wisconsin hiker missing in northwest Alaska. The lost Breyfogle mine, also one of the most famous lost mines of all, was found and is today known as the Amargosa mine in CA. It tells the story of how five regular guys, all good friends, but not professional treasure hunters, against all odds go on an amazing journey of discovery together. They won almost every match on Sunday. Hi guys, if you have found the true mine well done, my only message is to stay safe as a lot of people have died trying to fine it or getting to places they think it is and as they say you cant take it with you. So, what exactly does this mean? https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/exhibits/jacob-waltz-lost-dutchman-exhibit/#:~:text=If%20Waltz%20had%20a%20rich,the%20home%20of%20Julia%20Thomas. Maybe he stole it from other miners or was given it for political reasons or possibly worked/paid for it. Secrets of the Lost Map. And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. The Perfill Map was made at the most Southern end of the canyon, and items were added in to show the locations of things inside the Canyon, There are 2 Sombrero Mountains but it was difficult to draw what was being thought of then. is jewelry grade gold. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. Even before the will was validated, the first claim to the estate came from the University of Life Church, Inc., Arizona, as an organization conducting research on scientific proof of the existence of a human soul. I am legally Disabled but managed to get in without too much difficulty. They were friendly, and he gave her hints about the mine's location. Cant wait to hear more about this trip. Barry Storm's book did more than anything yet to perpetuate the mythical Lost Dutchman Mine. I have literally made more trips than I had money for but I always got positive proof of what I was researching. Id send pics . 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. 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. Stories of hidden gold and treasure dot the landscape of the U.S. like it's part of our national identity. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. Good Luck I hope you find out about your health, that is the most important thing.Thanks for your post. Waltz, who died without revealing the mines location, reportedly shot people who followed him as he returned to it for more gold. So safe travels on your next trip After five years of research and four expeditions, Arcana Exploration has not only found the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, but has been able to match the most accepted clues with the physical evidence on the ground. Quick question: If the mine faces Northwest and you are standing in the mine entrance looking out how does a compass read 220? Some believe he was slain for his gold, another story tells of a man who dropped him off in the Superstitions and continued to check on him each month until he perished. I knew where it was supposed to be. If we are discussing te same location, I can tell you where the inscription is. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. We get at least three or four every year. Could I be wrong of course anything is possible . Legend of the Superstition Mountains: S1E1 Secrets of the Lost Map. Why not post a high res picture of 2 foot thick Gold Ore Vein Waltz said it had? Regards Matthew. Not All Clues are about what Jacob Waltz said. Its all here: https://mollymarieprospect.com, Jeff, with regards to my suspected site (suspecting it to be the same as yours), I feel impelled to ask if your expeditions have seen NFS people around the mine? "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. After five years of research and four expeditions, Arcana Exploration has not only found the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, but has been able to match the most accepted clues with the physical evidence on the ground. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. 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. A green horn just goes out there and finds the best mine. 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 .. Its all very intriguing. Tyler you are absolutely correct, I went back and looked at the notes of that day, and infarct it read 320 not 220, in the book I will show a reading from that spot and it is important. 5. 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. 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. 2. There was no sign that Jesse had been shot. And there are so many misinformed stories about him, his mine, his history, etc. I restarted my research in the latter part of August 2017 and kept to only what Jacob Waltz mentioned as clues. Waltz said that from up above my mine you cannot climb straight down, that you have to go a little way along the top of the mountain, then climb down and then backtrack toward the mine and climb back up to get back to the mine. Dec. 4, 2009.". The first test for authentic LDM Ore. Part of the reason for this is that the topography immediately surrounding the mine is so severe and dangerous that it can take days to explore short distances. "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. Yes! Beach died in 1947, leaving Kidd alone to travel from his work to home and to his mining claims somewhere west of the Miami area. "All of a sudden - out of the blue - they found him," David Capen said. To my surprise and delight I did pan out a few flakes and some fines from that material. "If the final word from Ruth is authentic it tends to discount the theory that he was murdered for the map he possessed. The book is still being added too, we were back there in 2019, and I have not yet shared that trip, that is for a latter date. The film documenting Kesselrings search should be out January 2020. My research has gone back as far as the Hohokam (l-CE to 1450), a mysterious and little-known group of ancient Indians. When we are done, I will be shocked if we are wrong, but will be honest about everything. The bottom line is if we do have the mine, our story will be one that will be of interest or it will not. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! New clues could reveal the location of the Lost Dutchman Mine; Wayne Tuttle is on the hunt for a deadly treasure in the Superstition Mountains. 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. Lost Dutchman Mine, a 1989 video game for various platforms. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, \"Secrets of the Lost Map.\"#LegendoftheSuperstitionMountains Subscribe for more from Legend of the Superstition Mountains and other great The HISTORY Channel shows:https://histv.co/SubscribeToHistoryFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site:http://www.history.com/shows/Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content:History Newsletter: www.history.com/newsletterWebsite - http://www.history.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HistoryTwitter - https://twitter.com/historyThe HISTORY Channel is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. S1, Ep2. True! You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. As youre aware, the only way to prove its the LDM is to compare it with existing ore, which even then isnt a %100 percent verification. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The Lost Dutchman story actually begins in the 1800s when the wealthy, Mexican Peralta family came to the region to work mines under a Spanish land grant. First off, there was never going to be a sign that says, Welcome to the Lost MineProperty of Jacob Waltz. The Perfill Map is quite real. If there was no stone house then, dammit it, it had to be but if I couldnt find. "It goes back to Jacob Waltz, an immigrant who settled in Arizona during the Gold Rush days of the 1800s, becoming one of the first residents of the township called Phoenix," Tuttle, a supervisor for a Phoenix electrical utility company, told The Huffington Post. It is much more difficult than anyone can imagen, the next post will talk about that issue. Tuttle's been on a 40-year quest pursuing this potentially large "pot" of gold at the end of a rainbow. Though, in my opinion, the site fits the clues nicely. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. His parents recognized the teeth they had paid dentists to repair, but they couldn't find their son's dentist. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Me personally, I dont think Jacob had his own mine, he did state no one will ever find my mine. ), there was in fact some QUIRKY REASON, a natural fluke why it had not been found, and that someday, someone would figure that out and match the pieces(clues) together and prove that the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is not just a myth, but that it exists. The window to find it is rapidly closing. in the canyon. In February of 2015, Wayne Tuttle and his team searched the Superstition Mountains for evidence of the Lost Dutchman Mine on History Channel's Legend of the Superstition Mountains. We do only what is permitted which includes not mining for gold. Question gentlemen Have you found the Elephant head carved out of solid rock marking the entrance to the canyon, where Jacob says you have to climb up into the canyon?? Between 1959 and 1991 a full-scale feud broke out at Weaver's Needle between Ed Piper and Celeste Marie Jones. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Department sent a helicopter to the side of the cliff, and deputies rappelled down to a skeleton, which was retrieved in a wire basket. He said if you find this house at the head of a steep north-trending canyon you are not far from the mine. I'll still watch if it is renewed. 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. Give me a break lol. There is a trick in the directions on how to get there. photo by Reddit user pretzeloverlord, The strangest aspects of the human experience, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Dutchman%27s_Gold_Mine, https://www.desertusa.com/thingstodo/rocks/du_ttd_lostdutch.html, https://azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman/explore/the-dutchman, https://www.discovery.com/exploration/gold-mine-Arizona-Mountains, https://www.visitarizona.com/places/parks-monuments/lost-dutchman-state-park/, https://www.denverpost.com/2013/01/23/lost-dutchman-seekers-remains-confirmed-to-be-jesse-capens/, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/superstition-mountains-lost-dutchman-gold-mine_n_6835264?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMTXJvX4pDCtW8x5bkba70k4kh_9Gw80Vo0IjtMIkTlu7M_gmEYmWtImnQE36g-57yCVQqMxvm1h0G4nTNSJmFKrAJvn4NBdGSJxYZk9urDBcPdmWcCp-VgHvaHYe0mKmoCYqE449m98h5lNShk7lzuIOLI95uIGicPiK2a6uu70, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6172003/jacob-waltz. I think you will enjoy the book. Check your local listings. The most recent was done this past spring. Some nuttier than others. I have ran a few buckets of material to confirm if there is a parent gold source up a particular canyon I have explored. My family lives in the Carolinas; if you care to send me an email would enjoy just talking to you. 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. He would stay at his hotel, rest, shower and then head back out a couple of days in, a couple of days out. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. Tuttle added that Waltz took what he could, covered everything up and returned to Phoenix. 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. [The lost mine] is the reason why he went there. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. What should be there are physical features, some man-made and some natural, that match the most historical and generally accepted clues. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. In 2013, the remains of a man who went missing near the mountains in late winter 2009 were finally discovered. ggriffin@flprospects.com. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Yes! So Gary share something with us that you have found that will not give away your site, as we do. Im thinking that maybe you guys are out there now? 7. Nevertheless, it is there. If you do find the mine Well know. We need to bring a golf range finder on our fifth trip, to record distances. We took a compass reading, and when looking directly out of the mine opening, it reads 220 degrees, and late in the day the sun does shine into the mine. All rights reserved. Episode: File 0011: Baba Yaga's Dutchman House. Jeff. 2) Ive seen the drawings and preliminary sketches that Tumlinson made for creating the stone maps. I know your posts on Treasurenet and I know you know your stuff, Thank You for thoughts and good luck wishes. Yes! I am not sure of the original source, but it has been said that below the cave is a water tank. Is there any more info about your book? Wake up to the day's most important news. 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. Waltz and his partner, Jacob Weisner, went to the mine where Peralta offered them a deal, giving them temporary deeds to the mine. Several years after Kidd's disappearance, it was discovered that he left a half-million dollar fortune behind. 10. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He prospected and worked as a miner in the mother lode country of California for eleven years. New Evidence of Lost Dutchman Mine History writes "rmed 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. He immigrated to the USA in the 1840s and became a naturalized citizen in 1861. No one has found, or at least shared, any viable proof that matches the man-made or natural clues. 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. Part of HuffPost News. 4. Your description sounds in line with others. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Yes! I would only reveal it to someone I could trust and right now that is no one. It could be more or less, and until we find it, we won't know.". "He is greatly missed by his fellow associates at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel," he said. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. I look forward to reading your book and following your research! 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. "Find Bottle Floating in Salt River Bearing Note Signed by Missing Miner," the headline read. Yes! I have no heirs and have not been married in my life and after all my funeral expenses have been paid and one hundred dollars to some preacher of the gospel to say fare well at my grave sell all my property which is all in cash and stocks with E. F. Hutton Co., Phoenix, some in safety deposit box, and have this balance money to go in a research or some scientific proof of a soul of the human body which leaves at death I think in time their can be a Photograph of soul leaving the human at death, James Kidd.". The LDM has been found over the years by 170 different people and in 170 different locations throughout the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. Many scholars believe there is link between the Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico. I have been studying the LDM since I graduated from High School in 1982. Nickel/Gold and the only parts of natural Gold/Quarts are the inlays. Everything else But beware: These maps can be treacherous. And heck yea we want book sales, that is the best way to market and possibly get additional revenue. 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)! If you climb some distance above my mine you can see to the south a sharp peak (Weavers Needle). Thank you Jeff. Please dont ask my location. And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. 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. Ruth.". Located east of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains stretch across 160,000 acres of desert, and somewhere in these almost supernatural-looking canyons is a reported gold mine worth several hundred millions of dollars. I have been surprised at the volume of the historical information pertaining to the LDGM, and the extent of applicatory information that many of these clues have contained within them, that directly matches our land-site. Hopefully we have a mild winter. 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 . Maybe don't go looking for lost treasure in the Superstition Mountains. Then late one night (2am) sitting at my desk alone in a darkened office there it was. I have located the North Trending Canyon, a canyon in itself that has numerous carved walls, the Witch Priest being one of those as well as the Latin Heart laid out in the canyon floor. He had no family and a ridiculous sum of money - mostly from investments - but where he got the cash to invest in the first place remains unknown. You only have to submit ore from the two gold sources Waltz described that were in his mine. However surprising this was, the fact remains that many of the most discussed clues are not only true but accurate, which in many cases validates their source. We will welcome it. (Actually, I believe he most likely said we stayed in a cave that looked down on the mine.) In fact, none of clues match the Goldfield location. Waltz said he camped up above where the Mexicans camped on the Horses Saddle. I spoke with Greg Davis about asking the owner of the matchbox for a one time XRF scan, and perhaps also the one piece of ore said to be from the mine. Waltz said his mine-opening faces toward the northwest and late in the day the sun shines in the opening into the mine and on gold. Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. Over the last five years I have read close to 100 books plus other literary and research material regarding the history of the Superstition Mountains and its many inhabitants and visitors. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. So it goes we found it but went home When we find it again we wont mine it we just want loose bits we can find on the floor O wait yes i got the compass readings wrong let me just check with google as to where north, south, east, west are then i can give you the correct compass for looking in the direction that matches the clues stated by the Dutchman. This was two months ago.". Arcana is the only one who has ever done this. Id sure like to known what the results came up with. Just because no one has found the lost Dutchman . Meanwhile two Canadians, claiming to be blood brothers of Kidd, contested the will. In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. I knew where it had to be. And in some ways, it is. It was on July 19, 1861, in the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Jacob Waltz became a naturalized citizen of the United States of America. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Tune in to "Legend. Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Contact The Author. The hearings were presided over by Judge Robert L. Myers of the Supreme Court of Maricopa County and occupied 90 days and some 800,000 words of testimony. If you find the mine, what should be there? Lost Dutchman Gold Mine: Does 'X' Mark The Spot? Hey Mike, you are correct, Julia was not there, when he actually passed away, some say he was at her the house, or place behind the ice cream parlor, his adobe some say it was at his adobe house. Unable to proceed because of a broken leg, he probably died of starvation near the spot where the bottle was set on its journey.". Ive walked to the entrance of the mine turned around to see the 3 faces carved into the wall 200 yards away. S1, Ep2. Other than the Hank Dandrea map it is one of the only original surviving maps out there that can be tested. Waltz said there is trick to his trail and no miner will ever find his mine. The gold belongs to the indians,rightfully they been protecting it for ever.Jacob Waltz must of been a very nice man,with a pure heart, walking the right road for the indians to let him take what gold he needed.most men would try to get all the gold,and probally would not live long after that, All of you have enjoyed the romance of the search, but a Mining Engineer has found ithes giving a presentation on the Feb. 24th 2020 at a Mining Engineers Convention in Phoenix, AZ.. He worked [the] graveyard [shift] and he mostly keep to himself, hotel employee Terry Reyes told FoxNews.com. "The Lost Dutchman" Ray Harlan & Sonny, the burro, The grave is located at 1317 W. Jefferson Street in the "Masonic Cemetery" section of Phoenix's historic Pioneer & Military Memorial Park. It might be Blackbeard's buried booty, caches of Confederate gold, mobsters who buried their takes in the desert outside Las Vegas, or dozens of other rumors and tall tales about hidden wealth. But the gold find is intriguing for me nonetheless. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). Market data provided by Factset. Recent posts have coincided nicely with the Travel Channel show Ghost Adventures. After 3 months of new research, I located the Jacob Waltzs trail, where it started and where it ended. Market data provided by Factset. He said he had to slide in through a small opening, and that he chiseled it a bit so he could get in and out of the mine. 1. He and his son had searched California's Borrego Desert for gold, but they found none. Something that would make sense to only you and I because we have been to the site. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The Curse on the Canyon is real but wasnt made by Jacob Waltz. This type of testing is something we will be doing. We had been out there searching nearly every weekend for three years and this particular time we were scouring an area where a small daypack was located and had a few articles in it and we started scouring the cliffs, Cooper told FoxNews.com. This again is correct, but you have to see the place to understand what he meant. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Truth or writers taking leave way it doesn't matter. Jesse had been 6 feet 4 inches tall. I believe other people who most likely were there said 200 feet or 200 yards? The rich will merely bribe the government and the entire superstition mountains will be ruined. "..Jack Sanfelice's Lost Duchman story among the most read stories of 2014 of East Valley Independent Newspaper " Read more In December 2009, a month after Capens disappearance, his campsite was found and clearly indicated his level of devotion to his newfound infatuation, Cooper said. About; British Mark; Publication; Awards; Nominate; Sponsorship; Contact Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. Thanks Jeff. Meet Wayne Tuttle. You are permitted to pick up small quantities of loose pieces of quartz matrix that contains gold. Even though you cant have the gold it still would be great to be recognized as the one solving this. YES! I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. I am getting a little ahead of myself, so back to the reason the LDGM has not until now been found. The mine has never been found. We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. Yes! In late November 2009, Capen drove to Arizona to begin his search. It's considered to be the most famous "lost mine" in the U.S. and yet, it's never been found. I'm probably more patient and cautious. The boots and clothing matched as well. 13. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path 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. Jacob Waltz died in 1891. Let me guess Copper/Gold "I'm a little slower now and wish I had the legs I had 20 years ago. I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. 3. After recording we discovered some more information about what happened with Kidd's will. Read more. But the icing on the cake will be what we document on the fall trip and absolutely must be in the book. If so did you get any indication they might be removing traces of human activity to revert the area to a more natural wilderness state? Its best for hikers and businesses that the mine not be disturbed and be left well enough alone. But knowing what you know, I think Mike, you would be taken aback if you could see what we have so far. That is when Dick Holmes got the ore from the candlebox. The Pioneer & Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Weaver's Needle, photo by Nicholas Tortajada, Salt River AZ. Ongoing discoveries of the Lost Dutchman Mine have continued for well over a hundred years. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive.

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