The Supers are east northeast of Phoenix. 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. December 09, 2019 There's another story that supposedly took place three centuries earlier also involving a treasure stashed away in the area. [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. 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). Unfortunately, when a group followed the clues given in Ruth's letter, they found nothing. And is that information relevant? Jacob Waltz said, "From the RIDGE ABOVE my mine you can see the Military Trail, but from the trail you cannot see my mine". "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. It involves murder, secrets, and a whole lotta sweet, sweet gold. He contracted it as a young child, when he was enthralled with books and stories of hidden treasures and lost gold. Around 1860 a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz moved into the Wickenburg Arizona area about 80 miles from Phoenix. They were never seen again. 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. Since Jacob Waltz's death, thousands of people have searched all throughout the Superstition Mountains for the location of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine, to no avail, according to USA Today. Willing died in 1874 before there had been a thorough investigation of the documents or opportunity to cross examine him on the stand as was later done with Reavis. 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. 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. 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. 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. The exact location of the Lost Dutchmen's Mine remains a mystery. "The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine." Skeptoid Media, 29 Jan 2013. The man said Dr. Thorne could take as much as he could carry, at which point he was blindfolded again and led out. Monagan wrote that some valued the mine at $40 million. 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. Take AZ-101 to U.S. 60 east of Scottsdale to approach the towering peaks of the Superstition Mountains looming large over the horizon. However, even armed with the clues and map, no one in the area could find the Dutchman's mine, thus giving it the name of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine. He was one of the few who were well-prepared to prospect in unpromising locations. 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. It's also worth noting the mountains aren't known to have gotten their ironic name from any of the above legends. He joined an expedition looking for a rich. Julia, whose occupation is sometimes listed as a nurse and sometimes as a baker, took care of Waltz late in life and the two became close friends. After the land was ceded to the United States, the Peralta party was trespassing on U.S. soil. Through Coxs widow, Feldmans group gathered firsthand knowledge that Cox excavated a mine and uncovered a stash of Spanish bullion, a fact that has been almost substantiated by the use of Ground Penetrating Radar. 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. Keep in mind for security reasons for now I have to be selective on what we divulge. For over a century, treasure hunters have sought the treasures supposedly lost in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona, but what do we really know about the events surrounding this tale? This late 1800s ore chute is proof of mining activity in the Superstition Wilderness. In subsequent years, the Dutchmanas Waltz was calledworked both placer and lode gold mines in the region. The Gold Rush was in full swing and Waltz wanted a piece of those potential fortunes. He was a student of mining and was knowledgeable in geology. Intrigue Journal. Located east of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains stretch across 160,000 acres of desert, and somewhere in these almost supernatural-looking canyons . With Ida Lupino, Glenn Ford, Gig Young, William Prince. If no one comes forth to rightfully claim the treasure, its anyones guess. WE HAVE ALSO SOLVED THE PERALTA BURBRIDGE MAP OF 1753. Supposedly, the Peraltas actually found a very rich gold vein and set up a mining operation. 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. While on a voyage to Mount Everest, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared, and with them a camera. After traveling to the region, Ruth stayed several days at the ranch of Tex Barkely to outfit his expedition. During the miners escape to Mexico, Apaches attacked and 148 of the party were massacred. Thorne claimed that he was taken captive by Navajos in 1854, and that during his captivity he had discovered a rich gold vein. The nearly 70-year-old man was found dead about four miles south of his home on a trail near Roger's Canyon. 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 As the story goes, Waltz and his partner befriended a Mexican who had been working a mine in the mountains. 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". 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. Once again, only rumors kept the legend alive, and these events drove even more Dutch hunters to the dangerous mountains. Top ways to experience Goldfield Ghost Town and nearby attractions. 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 . Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. The Lost Dutchmans Mine is featured in Season 1, Episode 21 of the television series Unsolved Mysteries. The episode first aired on April 12, 1989. 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. 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. 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. While Francisco Coronado did exist and did explore what is now the southwestern United States, there's nothing indicating he ever visited the Superstitions. Jack Humphrey Cameron, Texas The Dutchman, like most lost, Writers sometimes discover their muse on their own, but sometimes their muse finds them. First. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. [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. If you get it hurt you better have your own team. The Peralta Massacre is a legend that Apaches supposedly ambushed a mining expedition the Peralta family sent into the mountains. This tale involves two German men, Jacob Waltz and Jacob Weiser. The story continues that the Peralta family found and mined gold in the Superstition Mountains. 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. 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. The Lost Dutchman Mine Lost In The Woods Podcast True Crime According to legends, the Lost Dutchman Mine is hidden in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. Jesse Capen was obsessed with the legend of the lost gold, despite the lack of hard historical evidence. 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. 9 May 2022. Let's start with the basics. To determine if the skull was Ruth's, it was examined by Dr. Ale Hrdlika, a well-respected anthropologist who was given several photos of Ruth, along with Ruth's dental records. The only thing slightly off the cuff, is that three of them do ride their Harleys from central Ohio to Sturgis and back on a regular basis, but more about them later. In his 1945 book about the Lost Dutchman's mine. Recommended. 1:00. He had worked as a miner but was an amateur prospector at best. 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. The exact year varies, but the story goes that a rich Mexican mining family named Peralta also came to the area in search of gold. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! It's an entire genre all its own, from pirate maps to all the stuff Nicolas Cage got up to in the National Treasure movies. 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. Humankind has been enthralled by lost treasure legends for ages. When and where we can get a direct line of sight, we use high tech Walkie talkies, to communicate with each other. [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". His head had been severed from his body and was lying several feet away. Bus Tours. Arcana has had the luxury of having had the site location for over three years, and for this reason we have been able to reverse engineer, historical information and put many of the pieces together. 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. Now, he may be on the edge of finding it. In this story (actually two interconnected stories), members of the Apache tribe are said to have a very rich gold mine located in the Superstition Mountains. 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. Tantalizingly, Ruth's checkbook was also recovered, and proved to contain a note written by Ruth wherein he claimed to have discovered the mine and gave detailed directions. Ruth . For more than 120 years, the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine has haunted the minds and souls of treasure seekers throughout the world. 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