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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 And the answer is absolutely yes! Nevertheless, the lore has led to the publication of several books (and, in turn, a few movies), although they mostly just embellish off the basics of the existing oral legend one of the great tales of treasure in modern history. 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. Gold fever is infectious. If no one comes forth to rightfully claim the treasure, its anyones guess. Day-use areas open from sunrise to 10 p.m. 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. Arizona's most notorious lost treasure story for both believers and otherwise takes place in the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Blair suggested that "fragments of this legend have perhaps become attached to the mythical mine of Jacob Waltz".[6]. So what about Jacob Waltz? Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:29 pm. 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. (St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona Territory [Ariz.]) 18851903, September 8, 1892, Image 2", Dunning, B. Blair insisted that the Peralta portion of the story is unreliable, writing: "The operation of a gold mine in the Superstitions by a Peralta family is a contrivance of 20th century writers". As the story goes, Waltz and his partner befriended a Mexican who had been working a mine in the mountains. What there is documentation to support is that the Dutchman may have been a con man. Keep in mind for security reasons for now I have to be selective on what we divulge. I've never done a forum before, so I am new to this. 14 - 18 years. HISTORY 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. The Gold Rush was in full swing and Waltz wanted a piece of those potential fortunes. 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. Indeed, there's yet another legend purporting to explain where the Dutchman might have acquired his gold. The exact location of the Lost Dutchmen's Mine remains a mystery. 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. per adult. 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 . They were supposedly dug up in the desert, in area east of Gold canyon and Tucson in the late 1940s byTravis E Tomlinson. [19][20] After this was unsuccessful, Thomas and her partners were reported to be selling maps to the mine for $7 each. Jesse Capen was obsessed with the legendary Dutchman Gold Mine and was convinced he could locate the treasure hidden deep in the Superstition Mountains. 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. Since federal regulations restrict the use of power equipment, the headframe operates much like it would have in the 19th century. Illustration by Jonathan Fehr. 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. He really did die in 1891 of pneumonia. He really did emigrate from Germany, though this seems to have occurred decades before the legends claim, because there are verified documents showing he filed to become an American citizen in 1848, long before he supposedly arrived in 1860, according to the Superstition Mountain Museum. 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 earliest Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in Arizona was said to be near Wickenburg, where in the 1870's a Dutchman was found dead in the desert, together with some saddlebags filled with gold. Another detail which casts doubt on the story is the fact that, according to Blair, there was never any Dr. Thorne in the employ of the Army or indeed of the Federal Government in the 1860s. 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. But it was the Apaches who became the areas most famous native residents, using the mountains as a stronghold during the 1800s when the whites began their westward expansion, lured by the promise of gold. 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 first official recording of the Dutchman Mine is found in this story. Over the next few weeks I will share some images that are safe for us to show. In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. from. Jacob Waltz said, "From the RIDGE ABOVE my mine you can see the Military Trail, but from the trail you cannot see my mine". . Padre Kino founded many missions including Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson. APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's Superstition Mountains draw people from around the world, coming to see not just to . Finding gold at the Lost Dutchman mine. This bug is to make my fortune, he continued, with a triumphant smile, to reinstate me in my family possessions. THE TWO PEOPLE WHO HAVE RUN THE LOST DUTCHMAN . Top ways to experience Goldfield Ghost Town and nearby attractions. 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. 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. Visiting Lost Dutchman State Park. This account is usually dated to about 1870. Waltz was buried in Phoenix at what is now called the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. Is it possible he took his own life? It's impossible to know for certain, but there is one big clue. Researchers point to an old beliefby local farmersthat the nearby Pima Native American tribe were superstitious about 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". 2217 KB. 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. 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". However, the Peralta Mine eventually became unprofitable and after the money was gone Miguel Peralta turned to fraud. 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 Dutchman found this mine, and his 'story' advises he 'obtained' it from Mexicans miners who were working it. 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. This is trails end; this is the domain of the Dutch Hunters. After traveling to the region, Ruth stayed several days at the ranch of Tex Barkely to outfit his expedition. 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. A fire broke out overnight at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction and consumed the historic restaurant near Lost Dutchman State Park. Instead, it captures mens minds and passions, and lingers with them forever. A band of Apache braves in Arizona. Waltz died in 1891 of pneumonia, but before he passed, he gave a few final clues to the location of his mine and even provided a crude map to it. 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). 8 - 12. 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. Ruth did not return as scheduled, and no trace of him could be found after a brief search. Dr. George M. Willing Jr. paid Peralta $20,000 for the mining rights for an enormous swath of land about 3,000,000 acres (12,000km2) in southern Arizona and New Mexico based on a deed originally granted by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century. I've, Was the Lost Dutchman Mine real? by Jim Hatt Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:32 pm. Because of poor health, Cox never returned to the mine, and it almost became forgotten. (2004). Updated: 10:22 PM MST May 13, 2022. 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. Peralta's Family. 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. He even has a gravesite you can visit today in Arizona. Clue 16 - Miliary Map. They found what they were looking for and then some, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. Let's start with the basics. 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. There's some evidence to suggest he engaged in a shady practice called highgrading basically claiming ore is more valuable than it really is. In this series, forensic geologist Scott Wolter -- considered a real-life Indiana Jones by some -- travels across the country to uncover some of the hidden treasures and to reveal the history. In many areas they cannot, and will not for any reason land, and actually have designated no fly zones. Jesse Capen, a 35-year-old bellhop from. These trails traverse from the desert floor up into the edges of the mountains. He knew that gold had been found in the Superstition Mountains. Richman, Irwin. 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. This image was made from a tintype found in the Superstition Mountains by Bud Dunn, circa 1960. The Lost Dutchman is America's most famous lost mine, and many people have risked their lives searching for it. We will share as much as we can for now, but as I stated earlier we are preparing for a return trip, and the location has to remain secret. In December, 1931, The Arizona Republic reported on the recent discovery of a human skull in the Superstition Mountains. Let may say this; it is not important who engraved the stones, and if itwas Tomlinson and he being the maker or someone else being the engraver of the stones while historically interesting it is not the most important thing. 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. 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). According to the tales, a Spanish conquistador (often said to be Francisco Vazquez de Coronado, but sometimes reported as any number of other explorers, real and fictional) came to the Superstition Mountains in the mid-1500s searching for a mythical city of gold, one of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold, somewhere in the mountains, according to Legends of America. 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. The permit allows Feldmans group to re-excavate the main shaft and drifts under strict controls and government supervision. So what do we really know about these legends, Waltz, and the Superstition Mountains? I will provide a picture and a little information but nothing as far as revealing the location of this mine. I feel the information on the Peralta stones is most likely from a very old map of Jesuit origin. As the legend grew, so did the size of the fortune. People off his Mine that he cover up with a ironwood tree :The books give me my Legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Parts 2 & 3: Finally Found! 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. He further stated, after examining the two holes [in the skull], that it appeared that a shotgun or high-powered rifle had been fired through the head at almost point-blank range, making the small hole when the bullet entered and the large hole when it exited".[23]. The Lost Dutchman gold mine is believed to be situated in a state park in Apache Junction, Arizona, although its exact location is unclear. There's another story that supposedly took place three centuries earlier also involving a treasure stashed away in the area. It seems likeliest one of two things happened. According to historian Tom Kollenborn, the Superstition Mountains were an unlikely place to strike it rich: None of the tribes in the area ever considered the mountains to be sacred, and while the Apache tribe does have a thunder deity in their religious beliefs, they don't claim he lives in the Superstitions. One member of his team, Mic McPherson, helped Feldman find the Lost Adams Diggings in 1989. National ArchivesA band of Apache braves in Arizona. 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. The record high temperature is 128 degrees. In his 1945 book about the Lost Dutchman's mine. They were never seen again. 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. It is an easy thing In 1891, German immigrant Jacob Waltz, nicknamed "the Dutchman," lay on his deathbed. 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. 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. 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. The prospector went searching in 1961, and his headless body was found three years later. Their bodies were never found. Cox concentrated his search on the eastern end of what is now the Superstition Wilderness. Blair argued that this Peralta story (well known to Arizona residents) was eventually incorporated in the Lost Dutchman's story, in a severely distorted version, following the renewed interest in the Lost Dutchman's mine in the 1930s. When is the documentary goimg to start back up? But the map to the Peralta mine was said to be missing. [27], Throughout the 20th century, various expeditions and individuals continued to search the Superstitions for the Lost Dutchman Mine. 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. 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