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Much of the truth has laid obscured in old Spanish, Jesuit and Catholic Church documentation, including maps, expedition journals, and diaries and in many cases with those buried in long ago lost and forgotten graves. Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. ZERO ZIP NADA!! The mine is named after German immigrant Jakob Waltz (c. 18101891), who purportedly discovered it in the 19th century and kept its location a secret. People off his Mine that he cover up with a ironwood tree :The books give me my The legend of the Lost Dutchman began in the 1800s when an Apache attack massacred a Mexican mining family. After one hundred and twenty-five plus years incredibly, the lost Dutchman gold mine has been found, proving that the legend is more than mere myth and as predicted by Jacob Waltz himself "No miner will ever find my mine". ARIZONA, USA It's arguably the most famous legend in all of Arizona: A gold mine of unfathomable riches in the . This image was made from a tintype found in the Superstition Mountains by Bud Dunn, circa 1960. What there is documentation to support is that the Dutchman may have been a con man. His head had been severed from his body and was lying several feet away. They were supposedly dug up in the desert, in area east of Gold canyon and Tucson in the late 1940s byTravis E Tomlinson. Gold fever is infectious. 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 was a student of mining and was knowledgeable in geology. 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. Many believe there is a connection and that they sold their families mine to Waltz and his partner. 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. File size. 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. In the Old West, Dutchman was close enough. As the legend goes, prospector Jacob Waltz found a gold mine but went to his grave without sharing the secret of where that mine was located. Perhaps this is why many of the legends involve people bringing gold to the mountain and leaving it hidden there. In January 1932, human remains were discovered about three-quarters of a mile (1.21km) from where the skull had been found. There, he claimed to have. Once again, only rumors kept the legend alive, and these events drove even more Dutch hunters to the dangerous mountains. Ruth . Weiser (if he ever existed at all) eventually met the same unfortunate fate as the Peraltas and was killed by the Apache, although some versions of the story have him murdered by his former partner. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. [42] The park was expanded to 320 acres (130ha) in 1983. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. Later that year, two easterners went looking for the lost mine. If you need rescued, they will land two miles away and hike in to get you. Where: 46109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. Believing that this mine is the source of Waltzs placer gold, Feldman theorizes that the bullion lies at the end of a long collapsed drift and speculates that Waltz never searched that area while working the site. 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. April Warnecke 4/11/2022. We have imaging taken, with Go-pros, Sony 7000s; Osmo stabilized film cameras and Dji Phantom and Bee-bop drones. Their bodies were never found. He pursued mining and prospecting, but seems to have had little luck with either. APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's Superstition Mountains draw people from around the world, coming to see not just to . According to legend, a family by the name of Peralta moved north from Mexico in the early 19th century to try their luck at mining in the American West and their efforts were rewarded when they struck gold in the 1840s. The lost Dutchman Gold mine is generally believed to be somewhere near or in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. Arcana Exploration has been there on four separate trips the first in October of 2015. However, the Peralta Mine eventually became unprofitable and after the money was gone Miguel Peralta turned to fraud. Hiking and camping are popular activities. Three Aitons, father and two sons, are reported to have found what was known the past fifty years as the "Lost Dutchman" mine in the Bradshaw mountains. They were never seen again. The Lost Dutchman gold mine is believed to be situated in a state park in Apache Junction, Arizona, although its exact location is unclear. I've never done a forum before, so I am new to this. I want some feedback from people with knowledge about the lost Dutchman gold mine. Skeptoid Podcast. Intrigue Journal. He died on October 25, 1891, after having been nursed by an acquaintance named Julia Thomas (she was usually described as a quadroon). All were unsuccessful; a few are said to have never left the mountains. George Mallory's Lost Camera. Arcana Exploration. Mine records show that one possibly two Peralta family members with possible links connecting them to the 1848 massacre, also worked at the Vulture mine during the same time period as Waltz. They supposedly did and brought a good amount of gold back to town according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. The park is said to be haunted by the spirits of people who died over the years searching for the mine. Said to be the most famous lost mine of all time, it continues to draw prospectors to the Superstition Mountains of Arizona in search of its rich gold. Fortune seeker Barry Storm stumbles onto some clues that may lead him to the fabulous Lost Dutchman Mine, but others have tried and been murdered. First. Then around 1692, the Jesuit padre father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. 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). I Hold for No One! Road Agents Attempt to Rob Kinnears Stage Near Contention, A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of The American West. Kino is believed to have had a rich goldmine somewhere in the Superstition Mountains. In gratitude, Gonzales told Erwin about the Peralta mine in the Superstition Mountains, and gave him some antique maps of the site (Gonzales claimed to be descended from the Peralta family on his mother's side). 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. It is easily accessible about 40 miles east of Phoenix via U.S. Highway 60, the Superstition Freeway. With Ron Eagle D'Andre II, Adam Haley, Sage Howard, George E. Johnston. [11] According to Blair, the origin of this story can be traced to a doctor named Thorne who was in private practice in New Mexico in the 1860s. Clay Worst says the Dutchman bounced all over America obsessed with finding gold---and found nothing. Under his bed was a candle box containing some extraordinary rich gold ore. He had metal pins in his leg, and used a cane to help him walk. "Dutchman's Gold" was a chart hit in 1960 for, "When the Man Comes, Follow Him" episode of the, "The Peralta Map" episode of the CBS Radio series, The Lost Dutchman Mine ride was a popular attraction at, The Lost Dutchman's Mine features prominently in the, The Lost Dutchmans Mine is the subject of Season 6, Episode 10 of podcast Unexplained. Take AZ-101 to U.S. 60 east of Scottsdale to approach the towering peaks of the Superstition Mountains looming large over the horizon. The record high temperature is 128 degrees. He is blindfolded and taken there by a circuitous route, and is allowed to take as much gold ore as he can carry before again being escorted blindfolded from the site by the Apaches. As the story goes, Waltz had some minor success drawing gold out of the mountains, and eventually, he started coming back to town with huge loads of high-grade gold ore. You need at a bare minimum, at least a three- man team. This is very interesting and both are true. There are other legends about gold in the Superstition Mountains. What really happened to Ruth? Let's start with the basics. Around 1860 a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz moved into the Wickenburg Arizona area about 80 miles from Phoenix. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine - Found! In fact, Julia Thomas was the very first so-called "dutch hunter," combing through the mountains and seeking the lost gold. Surprisingly, he was a real man. Intrigue Journal. Adolph Ruth . 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. Instead, it captures mens minds and passions, and lingers with them forever. Normally if a mine produces two and half ounces of gold per tonne of rock it's considered a bonanza. It is here were you will reach areas that are barely penetrable, this is where most trails stop abruptly for safety reasons. Over the decades, this tale was gradually absorbed into the Lost Dutchman's story. [12] Thorne related his claims to three U.S. soldiers in about 1858. But there's no evidence he was any sort of engineering or mining genius like some legends claim. We at Arcana Exploration believe we can show that this was later worked by Jacob Waltz, and after his death came to be known as the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. 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. Ruth disappeared while searching for the mine in the summer of 1931. Dozens of prospectors in the Superstitions attempted to follow him to his secret mine. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: With Keenan Johnston, Mark Dodson, Frank Augustine, Wayne Tuttle. 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. Over the next few weeks and months I will share some photos that will not give away the location but will show things that until now have never been shown before. Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. Mules and horses carried raw ore to the chute; the dumped ore tumbled out the front into wagons that carried it away. He really did die in 1891 of pneumonia. Waltz is also said to make a deathbed confession to Julia Thomas, and draws or describes a crude map to the gold mine. Because of poor health, Cox never returned to the mine, and it almost became forgotten. 2016 ISSUE. Come on. 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. Is it any wonder then, that I prize it? Jacob Waltz was a German immigrant, the Dutchman of the eponymous mine (dutch being a corruption of deutsch, the German word for German). It's very possible the clues are also unverifiable legends people have clung on to in hopes of finding riches. Then, see some astonishing photos taken at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. I've, Was the Lost Dutchman Mine real? Granger wrote that "fact and fiction blend in the tales",[3] but that there are three main elements to the story: In 1977, Granger identified 62 variants of the Lost Dutchman's story some of the variations are minor, but others are substantial, casting the story in a very different light from the other versions. THE TWO PEOPLE WHO HAVE RUN THE LOST DUTCHMAN . The Lost Dutchman mine is far from the beginning of the legends of gold hidden in the Superstition Mountains. 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. Day-use areas open from sunrise to 10 p.m. A 19th century map detailing mines in Arizona. National ArchivesA band of Apache braves in Arizona. Sadly, the 35-year-old became another target of the fables when he disappeared from the Tonto National Forest in 2009. The process began in early September 2004. He found that even a neophyte like himself could pick up nuggets of information from other Dutch hunters who virtually inhabited the Superstitions. So who killed the Spanish treasure hunters that came to the land? (In truth, Apaches make up just one of the tribes found in the area, but these were typically all lumped in as "Apache" by white settlers who didn't appreciate the differences in Native American tribes.). Richman, Irwin. Lust for Gold: Directed by S. Sylvan Simon, George Marshall. Stories vary on how Waltz found this hidden treasure. According to Blair, the story may have its roots in the efforts of three U.S. soldiers to locate gold in an area of New Mexico, based on an allegedly true story related to them by Dr. Thorne of New Mexico; see above. 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. But Blair suggested that this core story was distorted in subsequent retellings, comparing the many variants of the Lost Dutchman's story to the game of Chinese whispers, where the original account is distorted in multiple retellings of the tale.[15]. In many areas they cannot, and will not for any reason land, and actually have designated no fly zones. They planned to return, but once they left, they were never seen again. A fire broke out overnight at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction and consumed the historic restaurant near Lost Dutchman State Park. Later I will give more details and then begin providing information on how things fit together. [8] The mine was quite profitable, earning about $35,000 in less than one year; Blair described this as "an unusually good return" for such a small gold mine to earn in such a relatively brief period. Further legends claim the conquistador and his men were bearing their own reserves of gold, looted from previous expeditions, but ended up leaving it behind when they escaped whatever was killing them. So let me say it again, the documentation found ON the stones is the most important thing not so much who carved them. First, let's talk about the geology of the mountains. The Supers are east northeast of Phoenix. "[24], Authorities in Arizona did not convene a criminal inquest regarding Ruth's death. In the years after the massacre, the legend around the Lost Dutchman Mine grew, attracting treasure-seekers who hoped to find the cache (perhaps worth about $200 million according to one estimate). While a few versions have Waltz outright stealing the gold, in other versions, he either rescued or fell in love with an Apache woman who shared the secret of a gold vein her people had been mining for centuries, but as punishment for sharing the knowledge with an outsider, her tongue was cut out, ensuring she could never speak again. Allegedly, people saw the Jesuits come up to the Superstition Mountains with their loads of gold, but when they were spotted again on the other side, the mules carried no loads. Waltz was buried in Phoenix at what is now called the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. Waltz, now the sole possessor of all the gold, eventually moved to Phoenix where he died in 1891, but not before relaying his story to his neighbor, Julia Thomas. Here's the thing about the Julia Thomas map to the Lost Dutchman's gold mine, which is still sold and used today: Jacob Waltz didn't actually draw it. According to legends, a man named Jacob Waltz, the titular Dutchman (though he was actually German and not Dutch), came to America to seek out his fortune around the 1860s, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. It seems likely there was no Dr. Thorne, but there was a doctor in New Mexico who told a similar tall tale, except he was kidnapped by the Navajo tribe in his story. Supposedly one of their 18 mines was very rich and they considered it their alfa mine. 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, leads a team. From this base he easily could have worked a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains. There was indeed a Jacob Waltz who emigrated to the U.S. from Germany. 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. but their camera was. 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. Next week I will list some clues that are absolutely relevant to what we have physically on site. What happens if they discover the Spanish bullion? We are currently in the process of planning for a return trip to further document our findings. The elder Ruth had fallen and badly broken several bones while seeking the lost Pegleg mine in California. Blair suggested that "fragments of this legend have perhaps become attached to the mythical mine of Jacob Waltz".[6]. He never returned, and months later, an archaeological expedition encountered his remains, which indicated he had been shot, and a hand-written note claiming he had found the entrance to the mine. LOST DUTCHMAN MINE FOUND - FINALLY! Cox concentrated his search on the eastern end of what is now the Superstition Wilderness. 2217 KB. The Peralta Massacre is a legend that Apaches supposedly ambushed a mining expedition the Peralta family sent into the mountains. The Arizona fable about a mysterious gold mine east of Phoenix turns out to have real-life participants and corroboration. In the first, a doctor (sometimes said to be an Army doctor) called Dr. Thorne was said to have had a Native American man who needed medical assistance brought to him. A not-insignificant number of those Dutch hunters have gotten hurt or even killed. Arizona's most notorious lost treasure story for both believers and otherwise takes place in the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Admission: $7 . 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. While this doesn't mean it's impossible there's gold to mine up there, it makes it far less likely. A cache of gold ore was stolen from a candle box . 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. The stories of conquistadors and Jesuits bearing gold are completely unverifiable without documentation or archaeological evidence. To recoup the costs of the search, Julia Thomas actually began to make handmade copies of Waltz's map and sell it to others. For 25 years he lives the good life and enjoys his riches. Jesse Capen was obsessed with the legend of the lost gold, despite the lack of hard historical evidence. $169.00. 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 In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. John D. Wilburn in his book Dutchman's Lost Ledge of Gold (1990), wrote that the Bulldog Gold Mine near Goldfield, Arizona, fits very well the description Jacob Waltz gave as the location of his 'lost mine'. In his 1945 book about the Lost Dutchman's mine. 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]. True. All Treasure Hunting. As the story goes, Waltz and his partner befriended a Mexican who had been working a mine in the mountains. If no one comes forth to rightfully claim the treasure, its anyones guess. [3] Former Arizona Attorney General Robert K. Corbin is among those who have looked for the mine. The photographic evidence taken at the site along with a selection of maps combined with historical documentation together, links the most generally accepted and related informational evidence too present day boots on the ground reality. Magill's adventures were chronicled in the book The Killer Mountains, by Curt Gentry. As the story of Waltz supposed discovery goes, he and his partner Jacob Weiser re-opened the mine and were able to stash away gold of their own in the Superstitions. 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. Afterwards, Waltz fell ill (he was rumored to have contracted pneumonia during the flooding). Ron Feldman has it and has had it all of his adult life. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. In June 1931, Ruth set out to locate the lost Peralta mine. April 1, 2018 (Borrego Springs) - Way back in the late 1820s, Thomas "Pegleg" Smith got lost in a sandstorm and hobbled up a hill on his wooden leg to get his bearings. The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Fabulous Story of the Seven-Decade Search for the Hidden Treasure of the Superstition Mountains of Arizona Hardcover - January 1, 1960 by Sims Ely (Author) 11 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover $47.55 7 Used from $43.57 1 Collectible from $95.00 Print length 178 pages Language English Publisher The Pennsylvania Dutch Country. 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. Grade level. Skeptoid Media, 29 Jan 2013. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. Dark Mountain: Directed by Tara Anase. Waltz is attacked and wounded by marauding Apaches, but survives at least long enough to tell a man called Dr. Walker about the mine. While he allegedly worked as a miner at numerous mines earlier in his life, eventually Waltz decided he wanted to prospect on his own. History of the Lost Dutchman Mine The rugged range of mountains east of the Salt River Valley encompasses some of the most breathtaking, untouched wilderness recesses in America. The Superstition Mountains in Arizona are bound to be home to at least a few good stories by virtue of their name alone. This is only speculation, what I do know is that, people who have dismissed the information on the stones, no matter who carved the stones, those non believers have been badly mistaken. In a story that echoes some of the earlier tales, Ruth's son Erwin C. Ruth was said to have learned of the Peralta mine from a man called Pedro Gonzales (or Gonzalez). Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. If you get it hurt you better have your own team. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. Then, she took the map that was either from Waltz's imagination or her own and made a whole lot of money selling copies of it. The Lost Dutchman's Mine Legend in the Superstition Mountains Documented by Timothy Draper Categories & Site Details: Famous Treasure Stories, Field Research, Gold, Gold & Doubloons, Metal Detectors, Mining Legends, Mysteries, Spanish History, Spanish Treasure, Treasure Sites in America Table of Contents Though the remains had been scattered by scavengers, they were undoubtedly Ruth's. Now wait a minute isnt the fabled Lost Dutchman Mine located in the Superstitions? Many of Ruth's personal effects were found at the scene, including a pistol (not missing any shells) and the metal pins used to mend his broken bones. While HEATs members would certainly hope to claim a portion of any find, they declare that its just as important to find and change a piece of history. Now, Feldman and his team are on the prowl for the Lost Dutchman Mine. Official estimates vary (the Superstition Mountains are also a popular hiking area and sometimes it's likely difficult to tell if someone was just hiking and got lost or was looking for the Lost Dutchman), but there are at least some every decade. 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. He told friends he had discovered the mine. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper) Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizona's Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchman's Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that has. They found gold in the 1840s but were ambushed by a local tribe of Apaches. The man said Dr. Thorne could take as much as he could carry, at which point he was blindfolded again and led out. This seems to have been made up solely for the various legends, according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. However, they eventually disappeared after a trip into the Superstitions. Waltz did claim to have a treasure, but he really didn't and was simply telling tall tales to make his life seem more interesting, then Julia Thomas believed him. He contracted it as a young child, when he was enthralled with books and stories of hidden treasures and lost gold. Quite a few people have made skeptical statements on some treasure forums including Treasurenet, THunting dot com, DesertUSA and a few others. Indeed, there's yet another legend purporting to explain where the Dutchman might have acquired his gold. Choice of of building material I like Ironwood +, There is a typo that should be alpha mine not alfa mine. In 1870, Waltz had a homestead of about 160 acres (0.65km2) near Phoenix where he operated a farm.[18]. While the Jesuits were eventually allowed to return to the area, it seems they either forgot the treasure or couldn't find it, and so it was still in the mountains when it was perhaps discovered by none other than the Dutchman himself, Jacob Waltz. None of this rules out that he simply found a cache of abandoned gold, of course, and when he died, he did have in his possessions some high-grade gold ore, though its value is unclear and it may have just been for attracting potential investors in his prospecting operations. Josh Feldman of the HEAT team assists in excavating the main shaft by pulling up debris, loaded one bucket at a time. A group found the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Eastern Superstitions and extracted a considerable amount of rich gold ore. Mining records show that Jacob Waltz did file claims, two claims with others.
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