Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. Also, the remarks concerning 'The Curse of Oak Island' is way off base. Some nuttier than others. 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. And there are so many misinformed stories about him, his mine, his history, etc. Yes! 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. We call em Dutch hunters out here, said Superstition Search and Rescue Director Robert Cooper. 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. Ms. Talking to our editor Howard and the publisher they think some time early 2020 is realistic. The program is entertaining. Please dont ask my location. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. 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. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year old mystery. Hopefully after our fifth trip we will be at liberty to share more of the connected clues that we have. Or is it just a flat piece of rock that faces the mine? I expected some things would fit but that a lot would be misinformation from all the years of hash and rehash. "If the final word from Ruth is authentic it tends to discount the theory that he was murdered for the map he possessed. "For about 20 years, I hiked and explored the mountains on my own. History is filled with stories of buried fortunes, sometimes concealed in dangerous places. I think it will interesting and also fun read.
Clues to The Lost Dutcman Mine (Courtesy: Robert Cooper). It would be a safe place if you are aloneyou have the high ground. We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. But in 2010, Burnett told the Denver Post her son had become obsessed with the legend of the Arizona gold mine. He spent a considerable amount of time poking through the east edges of the Superstitions. 10,323 views Nov 10, 2018 227 Dislike Share Save Terry Carter 40.2K subscribers Wayne Tuttle. all the monuments weavers needle, bullpass, dagger, horse head, are five miles in size. Eric "the real deal" Deleel is original from a little town in northern New York called Massena. Yes! 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. Jesse's skeleton was found 60 miles east of Phoenix on 4,892-foot Tortilla Mountain. So, what exactly does this mean? But our tale will be told honestly, and if we are wrong, that will be shared completely, it would be part of the story. Why not post a high res picture of 2 foot thick Gold Ore Vein Waltz said it had? 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." . 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.
Legend of the Superstition Mountains | Apple TV And I can tell from what you are describing we are not in the same place as you. Some I am glad you said two different samples. It's possible he found the lost treasure and was making pickups from his stash as needed. (Courtesy: Robert Cooper), This map shows the area in the southern portion of Arizona's Superstition Mountains where a body believed to be Capen's was found Saturday in a tight spot roughly 35 feet off the ground. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. She speculates that he slipped off a ledge and tumbled to his death. Whether it be boulders, bandits, cliffs, the weather, or a curse, no gold is worth the risk. Waltz and his partner returned, mining gold ore, and Waltz left to get more supplies. On May 6, 1965, the Court of Maricopa County, Arizona, declared the will fully acceptable for probate. "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. Waltz worked as a miner on the San Gabriel River for a man named Ruben Blakney. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million.
History Premieres LEGEND OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS Tonight Both were seeking the mythical Lost Jesuit treasure and it created a contentious situation between the two camps. But I might to Clay Worst if I were to ever have the chance. 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. 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). Hey Dallas, some good points of view. After searching for five years and reading most of the published material, the last paragraph in one book keeps haunting me. 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). The Old Seers. Its best for hikers and businesses that the mine not be disturbed and be left well enough alone. 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. No one has found, or at least shared, any viable proof that matches the man-made or natural clues. Something that would make sense to only you and I because we have been to the site. 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. Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. Starring: Wayne Tuttle, Frank Augustine, Woody Wampler, Eric . YES! Written documentation, including books, historical documentationboth Jesuit and Spanish records (diaries, journals and secretarial expedition logs). Tune in to "Legend. You can see it from the cave, along with the mine. 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. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. Waltz, who died without revealing the mines location, reportedly shot people who followed him as he returned to it for more gold. 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. I am not sure what legally disabled in your case means, but because of the earthquake, you need repelling gear to get up to the site, plus it takes more than one person, to get that done. Our guys made two attempts to get up to the house but were stymied. 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. I too an am explorer, member of prospecting clubs and am very connected to the community. See production, box office & company info, Entertaining show no matter what the errors. And YES! I hope to return for a more thorough investigation. Start in Jacob Waltz mind not everyone elses. First off, there was never going to be a sign that says, Welcome to the Lost MineProperty of Jacob Waltz. Kidd was born in Ogdensburg, New York, on July 18, 1879. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. 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. This is one thing the government does not want to have to deal with. I'm probably more patient and cautious. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. Jeff. I'll be at peace with it when I get to that point. Around 2002, I reconnected with a number of people and found a couple of guys who I felt comfortable with and trusted to go back into the mountains with.
Legend of the Superstition Mountains - The HISTORY Channel Well, if you did then you would know that Jacob Waltz used a tunnel to climb inside of that took him into the canyon, not his canyon but Jesuit Priests Canyon. A green horn just goes out there and finds the best mine. Quick question: If the mine faces Northwest and you are standing in the mine entrance looking out how does a compass read 220? Though, in my opinion, the site fits the clues nicely. This is true and makes sense when you see them. And you are incorrect that if anyone found the mine they would be quietly be getting rich, it is not that simple. Note, the 300 or so clues that Everyone says are part of the LDM clues well thats Hogwash. Your email address will not be published. 0:57. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. 1. Cant wait to hear more about this trip. It is much more difficult than anyone can imagen, the next post will talk about that issue. The show follows Dutch hunter Wayne Tuttle on his 40-year search for the Lost Dutchman mine. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. I believe he mined at least two sites in the general area. Sincerely Jeff. Philo Sign in. 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)! Capen, who had worked at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for more than a decade, had ventured to the area at least two other times in the past decade in search of the mine. 1. 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. But knowing what you know, I think Mike, you would be taken aback if you could see what we have so far. Best of luck. Mike, you are exactly correct we need a sample of the Quartz matrix, that matches Waitzs known examples. I'll still watch if it is renewed. I restarted my research in the latter part of August 2017 and kept to only what Jacob Waltz mentioned as clues. Wayne Tuttle is on Facebook. To my surprise and delight I did pan out a few flakes and some fines from that material. "He is greatly missed by his fellow associates at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel," he said.
Tom Kollenborn, author, cowboy and Lost Dutchman expert, dies at 80 Where is the Lost Dutchman Mine? People have searched for it to no He also said he hid his tools there when he left. Yes! He took a month off to go search for the treasure.. 3. "The St. Johns herald. Read more. Stars Keenan Johnston Mark Dodson Frank Augustine See production, box office & company info Watch on History S1 Go to history.com More watch options Add to Watchlist 27 User reviews Episodes 6 Top-rated And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. Rumor has it that he killed like 30 people.
Could the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Still Be Hiding in the Arizona Meet Wayne Tuttle. Anyways everyone be safe and treat other hunters with respect and thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge and great stories. Yes! The rich will merely bribe the government and the entire superstition mountains will be ruined. This was two months ago.". 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??
Body of man who hunted legendary 'Lost Dutchman's' gold mine believed You don't have to be a pirate to feel the lure of hunting for buried treasure. 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 ardent believer in ghosts, Kidd specified in his will that his entire estate was to be awarded to anyone who could prove ghosts existed. This again is correct, but you have to see the place to understand what he meant. Actually, it is probably about 80 to 100 yards. Part of HuffPost News. I thank you for helping keep my uncles spirit alive. Jacob Waltz died in 1891. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This is true, but there is something most people do not realize about this clue! I am usually not an emotional person. These and other clues will be grouped into three main categories. Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. And no one is stringing honest people along.. Market data provided by Factset. At the end of November 2012, a day pack containing Jesse's GPS equipment, his mother's camera and his identification was found at the bottom of a 180-foot cliff on the same mountain. A copy of Estee Conasters The Sterling Legend: The Facts Behind the Lost Dutchman Mine billed as the definitive work on the lost mine was found in his tent. 6. They won almost every match on Sunday.
Legend of the Superstition Mountains (TV Series 2015- ) - IMDb Yes! Salt River AZ. 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. If you produce the ore samples, we can examine the crystalline structure of the quartz. The LDM has been found over the years by 170 different people and in 170 different locations throughout the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. I am not sure of the original source, but it has been said that below the cave is a water tank. They were friendly, and he gave her hints about the mine's location. The Peralta Stones and their importance will be one of the biggest shockers. is jewelry grade gold. The very reason I havent said anything is because of what it would do to the Superstition Mountains themselves. 15. Yes! Waltz said that when he traveled there, he camped the night below the fort in a stand of Cottonwoods. Regards, Julie.
The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine :: The Human Exception 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.