you havent even got near to the mine or you would have kept your mouths hut until you had mined some of it at least. We call em Dutch hunters out here, said Superstition Search and Rescue Director Robert Cooper. Stories of hidden gold and treasure dot the landscape of the U.S. like it's part of our national identity. Yes! That is our goal not to mine, but hopefully to get some loose samples that can be tested . Sincerely Jeff. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them, The big prize, I think, for everybody, would still be - even not finding the mine - there is a stash of gold somewhere buried in a little pit in the ground near Waltz's camp, and who knows what that could be worth - two, three million dollars just sitting there under our feet. I am sure it would have made sense, that he was at her place. And Jacob Waltz cache just feet from both. Wake up to the day's most important news. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. Thank you Matthew for the kind words and safe wishes. Burnett said she believes her son was caught too far from camp that first day to make it back by sunset. I knew where it was supposed to be. Tuttle's been on a 40-year quest pursuing this potentially large "pot" of gold at the end of a rainbow. Id love to go on an expedition to search around and try to solve the mystery and take in the beauty of this creation. Because of the sheer volume of this information I will first address some of the clues accredited to him and connect that information with what we have found at our land-site. Philo Sign in. One man found it in the Four Peaks and extracted several thousand dollars of ore back when gold was $20 an ounce. 0:57. I found the dagger, needle, and horsehead to be over five miles in size. Many scholars believe there is link between the Hohokam and the Aztec culture that predates Montezumas era in central Mexico. There is a slow running spring that feeds into a hard rock pocket pool. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. That will give the exact mineral content of the tested ore. 3. Do not stake your life, life is precious and bad luck to bet on it. I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. Wayne Tuttle has been looking for the mine for over 40 years. Anyways everyone be safe and treat other hunters with respect and thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge and great stories. The LDM has been found over the years by 170 different people and in 170 different locations throughout the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. Most people tell us we should mine and keep quite, and protect it from the tourist who are not worthy. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. I have ran a few buckets of material to confirm if there is a parent gold source up a particular canyon I have explored. When he returned, his partner, Weisner, was dead.". Or is it just a flat piece of rock that faces the mine? Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. The fact you have this site is proof to me that you are simply mining for book sales. By now, wide-spread press coverage had resulted in claims to the estate from a number of individuals and organizations, including the Parapsychology Foundation, the Psychical Research Foundation, and the Neurological Sciences Foundation of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. If that passes, then we can XRF Test it. , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). You are just stringing us along. Some I am glad you said two different samples. Its best for hikers and businesses that the mine not be disturbed and be left well enough alone. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. We need to find some loose, we cannot chisel any, I am sure we will find some loose samples. But in 2010, Burnett told the Denver Post her son had become obsessed with the legend of the Arizona gold mine. 1. Gold makes people do crazy stuff, like shooting at people ect. On our next trip our goal is to reach one area we have not, as yet been able to penetrate.. The Latin Heart or The Heart of Jesus is what was carved on the Stone Maps. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. It could be more or less, and until we find it, we won't know.". 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". A Murky Origin Story At the age of 13, Trevor Tuttle sat at a campfire at the base of the Superstition Mountains, listening intently to the lore of the Lost Dutchman Mine's legendary, cache of gold. And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. EPISODE 2 The Mark of the X Wayne and the crew follow a 200-year-old map to a heart-shaped stone with an X carved on the face; an unexpected discovery awaits them. in the canyon. Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. Arcana Exploration has done this; keep in mind that we continue to find new things that match. It could also be said that you could do the same type of research on 'The Legends of Superstition Mountain' and you might come out with a different attitude also. Waltz said that when he traveled there, he camped the night below the fort in a stand of Cottonwoods. LOL Im not going to tell you that you havent found the LDM. Not available. Watch this video of the Dutch hunters following clues in the Peralta map: The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. About; British Mark; Publication; Awards; Nominate; Sponsorship; Contact I am going to start with written and recorded clues from second and third-hand recorded sources. 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. 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. The Curse on the Canyon is real but wasnt made by Jacob Waltz. The stone house existsamazing. 2) Ive seen the drawings and preliminary sketches that Tumlinson made for creating the stone maps. Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. Is there any more info about your book? The once famous lost Mojave gold mine, located west of Quartzsite AZ, was at one time one of the most famous lost mines in AZ; today you can walk in to look it over. 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. It's considered to be the most famous "lost mine" in the U.S. and yet, it's never been found. There is a trick in the directions on how to get there. 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. "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. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). Hence the drone. 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. 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. Thousands have searched, some have died, all in pursuit of one thing: treasure. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Mike do we have the Dutchman mine, I believe, we really do, because of the overall entities we have, but we are not done gathering proof. Several years after Kidd's disappearance, it was discovered that he left a half-million dollar fortune behind. When Waltz died, the 29-year-old Thomas sold her bakery, got a group together, and went searching for the mine. 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. Cooper said Capen's undoing was likely the result of heading out in search of lost gold alone. Nickel/Gold and the only parts of natural Gold/Quarts are the inlays. I wonder how many people would spend over 3 million dollars of their OWN money to try and fool those who watch the program. 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. Ms. It was known by several prospectors along Pinto Creek, in the early days, Beach and Kidd prospected the eastern end of the Superstition Wilderness Area. Maybe don't go looking for lost treasure in the Superstition Mountains. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. Waltz said the Mexicans dug another tunnel from down below the mine trying to come in farther down into the vein because the pit mine was getting too hard to mine. 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 . Lost Dutchman Treasure Hunter Wayne Tuttle was followed around by the History Channel. Mike, you are exactly correct we need a sample of the Quartz matrix, that matches Waitzs known examples. ), 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. From what Ive been told, someone was working the mine around the mid 90s in secrecy, and also dug up the caches. He was just too excited about the possibility of a quick discovery. Ive only been following it over the last few years and I truly hope you have found the exact mine that Waltz was talking about. At the time of his search, Waltz was living in Phoenix, reportedly on land owned by Julia Thomas, a local bakery owner. 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. Part of HuffPost News. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. So, what exactly does this mean? Months after the search was abandoned, The Mesa Journal-Tribune reported the new discovery on Jan. 8, 1932. This was two months ago.". "It's hard to put a value to it, but he said most of the gold was the richest ore source he'd ever seen. In 2013, the remains of a man who went missing near the mountains in late winter 2009 were finally discovered. Our team did make two attempts to reach the stone house at the head of the north trending canyon, but they were repelled. The Old Seers. He said the mine lies in a north trending canyon that is shaded most of the day. Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. This is really exciting. But the icing on the cake will be what we document on the fall trip and absolutely must be in the book. We need to bring a golf range finder on our fifth trip, to record distances. The show features Bob Schoose, Clay Worst and Others. Let's back up, all the way to earlier in the 1800s to meet a man named Jacob Waltz, a German immigrant who is the progenitor of this tale. We know where there are several samples of the actual rich ore from the candlebox under Waltz Death Bed at Julia Thomas Place..and Julia was not at his side when he died. The Lost Dutchman Mine ride was a popular attraction at Legend City amusement park (Tempe, AZ 1963-1983) The Lost Dutchman's Mine features prominently in the Lara Croft, Tomb Raider three-part graphic series entitled "The Black Legion", published between December 2003 and March 2004. Wayne Tuttle is on Facebook. In the desert these are called water tanks. Hunting for the Lost Dutchman is typically a one-man journey, but lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle is breaking with tradition and partnering with a team of experts to follow a newly . An untold number of prospectors have searched the Superstition Mountains for the mine. "I'm a little slower now and wish I had the legs I had 20 years ago. https://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/exhibits/jacob-waltz-lost-dutchman-exhibit/#:~:text=If%20Waltz%20had%20a%20rich,the%20home%20of%20Julia%20Thomas. They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. A discovery at the end of 2011 helped searchers focus on Tortilla Mountain: Hikers found a note in a metal can atop the peak that said: "Jesse Capen was here. 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 Ame 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. 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. Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. With the Knife or Sword beside it. Yes! Id sure like to known what the results came up with. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. Both were seeking the mythical Lost Jesuit treasure and it created a contentious situation between the two camps. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Here is what encyclopedia.com has to say: In January 1964 official examination of Kidd's papers disclosed assets totaling $174,065.69 and a will written in Phoenix, Arizona. 14. Three years ago, a Denver bellhop ventured into Arizonas Superstition Mountains determined to find the Lost Dutchmans Mine, an elusive, vast gold reserve that has lured prospectors since the 19th century. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. I cannot give you all or most of my information because its best not to trust anyone on this, I might lose everything Ive worked so hard for. Legend tells of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine hidden somewhere within the 160,000 acres of brutal Arizona desert known as the "Superstition Mountains." . And people have been hunting for the mine since 1892. 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. He has a website on how over 15 years he worked out the historical references plus the geology. 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. all the monuments weavers needle, bullpass, dagger, horse head, are five miles in size. Id send pics . On Saturday, years after Capens Jeep, wallet, backpack and cellphone were found by hikers, volunteers from the Superstition Search and Rescue finally located what they believe is Capens body. True! 15 Feb. 2015. Cant wait to hear more about this 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. From the mine you can see four peaks, but it looks like one peak. Also, the remarks concerning 'The Curse of Oak Island' is way off base. Relax and chill, you may find out you could actually be entertained. based on rumour and hearsay upon hearsay. So safe travels on your next trip 10. So we kind of know what he was thinking and doing there, Cooper said. I need to be more careful because details are important, especially, when it comes to the LDM saga. 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. If you're not up to trying your luck trekking into the Superstition Mountains, looking for that still-elusive -- and historically dangerous -- multi-million-dollar windfall, there's always your less-perilous local lottery. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. No one has found, or at least shared, any viable proof that matches the man-made or natural clues. [The lost mine] is the reason why he went there. So many cable channel shows are about finding this mine. But all in all, it is still an intriguing myth/legend. Most of our searches are for people who went in alone., Asked if he believed the rugged mountains contain one of the most enduring tales of treasure in North American history, Cooper replied: I dont believe it. For 10 years, Jesse Capen, 35, a graveyard-shift bellhop at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, had studied myriad theories about the location of the Lost Dutchman gold mine, sought by treasure seekers since the 1870s. I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Market data provided by Factset. 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. They were all but toast and went on to pull -off a huge upset. I think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. Back at you buddy boy- So you think from what we have posted that like you we have also found the LDGM, and you want to protect it from the folks. Yes! Reality-TV A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. Jesse Capen, 35, had made finding the hidden treasure an obsession fueled by more than 100 books and maps on the legendary and perhaps nonexistent mine named for German immigrant Jacob "The Dutchman" Waltz. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". Ive walked to the entrance of the mine turned around to see the 3 faces carved into the wall 200 yards away. . These and other clues will be grouped into three main categories. The Pioneer & Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Weaver's Needle, photo by Nicholas Tortajada, Salt River AZ. The film documenting Kesselrings search should be out January 2020. Yes! Barry Storm's book did more than anything yet to perpetuate the mythical Lost Dutchman Mine. But when his son, who worked in Mexico, found a map that might lead to an Arizona gold mine, Ruth couldn't resist. You need to go to Oak Island do the research look around and talk to the brothers. Probably, because I've had such a good time being in those mountains.". Yes! Waltz and his partner, Jacob Weisner, went to the mine where Peralta offered them a deal, giving them temporary deeds to the mine. The whole story was concocted to give cover to Jacob Waltz, Enjoyed your post-Gary. You are exactly correct, about Julia being gone the moment he died, I guess I was thinking of new people to the Dutchman Story, and I was think figuratively, that she was him ( in spirit until the end). You never know. That may be because he didnt have one. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million. Talking to our editor Howard and the publisher they think some time early 2020 is realistic. 4. Starring: Wayne Tuttle, Frank Augustine, Woody Wampler, Eric . Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. *After our third trip we learned that you can no longer fly drones in the Superstition Mountains; the Tonto National Forest does not allow it. In fact, none of clues match the Goldfield location. 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. 9. 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. Please dont ask my location. As we reach these adjacent plateaued spaces we continue to search for additional onsite entities that are of interest. I restarted my research in the latter part of August 2017 and kept to only what Jacob Waltz mentioned as clues. Apparently this was not possible at the time. On our next trip in October of 2016 we got one of the drones up the canyon and have some great 4k images, but they are proprietary for now and will be used in our book. Between 1959 and 1991 a full-scale feud broke out at Weaver's Needle between Ed Piper and Celeste Marie Jones. Jesse Capen's hunt for the elusive mine became a deadly obsession. 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. 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. Full episodes of the current season can be viewed here. Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. The clues that are most generally accepted by Dutchman scholars are a good place to start, and it will make the most sense to start with the clues that pertain more directly with Jacob Waltz. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After the land was ceded to the United States, the Peralta party was trespassing on U.S. soil. Written documentation, including books, historical documentationboth Jesuit and Spanish records (diaries, journals and secretarial expedition logs). If you find the mine, what should be there? 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. 15 Feb. 2015. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper). I can understand that. I hope to return for a more thorough investigation. There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. Regards Matthew. Every time I'm in specific areas, I wonder if I've walked over that spot.". My research has gone back as far as the Hohokam (l-CE to 1450), a mysterious and little-known group of ancient Indians. If anybody ever did find the mine they would be quietly getting rich and wouldnt ever dream of stringing honest people along like this. Luckily for us, we no longer have to fly them; we already have what we need and knowingly follow all rules and regulations and do our very best to do things by the book. 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? "Find Bottle Floating in Salt River Bearing Note Signed by Missing Miner," the headline read. The trail on the Stone Maps leads from the cliff above the Carved Priest on the floor to the Heart about 2000 yards south. Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Contact The Author.
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