Waltz said that when he traveled there, he camped the night below the fort in a stand of Cottonwoods. Both were seeking the mythical Lost Jesuit treasure and it created a contentious situation between the two camps. Fairly generic directions, but he gave them nonetheless. And there are so many misinformed stories about him, his mine, his history, etc. 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. We will welcome it. I am legally Disabled but managed to get in without too much difficulty. Theyre infatuated with all the lore and the history of the lost Dutchman mine and he was part of that.. It tells the story of how five regular guys, all good friends, but not professional treasure hunters, against all odds go on an amazing journey of discovery together. On May 6, 1965, the Court of Maricopa County, Arizona, declared the will fully acceptable for probate. All it took was campaign donation (bribe) and there it went. Legal Statement. There have been at least three discoveries of the mine since the 1960s, and in all three cases, good gold was found. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Like all good treasure stories, tragedy has followed in its wake. I will watch for other posts and chatter about the mine and wish good luck and safe prospecting to all who venture forth. My research has gone back as far as the Hohokam (l-CE to 1450), a mysterious and little-known group of ancient Indians. It could be more or less, and until we find it, we won't know.". If that passes, then we can XRF Test it. I think that, now, it might be worth $200 million. In the book I am trying to let people who are not LDM junkies like us, or have never heard of the LDM, understand from our point of view, as improbable as it may be, that five regular guys from Ohio, would be doing what we are doing much less finding something. This is not a substantiated story but it's been told many times. Starring: Wayne Tuttle, Frank Augustine, Woody Wampler, Eric . But when his son, who worked in Mexico, found a map that might lead to an Arizona gold mine, Ruth couldn't resist. Eventually a decision of October 20, 1967, awarded the Kidd funds to the Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona. Even though we were on site, it took us until our third trip to locate the entrance. Your description sounds in line with others. Meet Wayne Tuttle. Just one day into his journey, he disappeared. Give this lots of thought before you open your mouth about where the mine is at. Waltz said he built a rock wall in the opening to hide it. For sure I will show that reading so there is no skepticism. Bryan. For now, we will share some meaningful images, but for security reasons we cannot show everything that we have. Jacob and partner, Jacob Weiser, apparently discovered the mine and spent years excavating it for gold. Yes! I have been researching this since I was a young kid and are starting to now think of doing some legwork slowly and carefully. Ms. We get at least three or four every year. People should always tell someone where theyre going, have a plan and have someone go with them, he said. On his deathbed, he told a handful of people about the mine and gave them directions. And i have proof from google maps, I have closely researched this story for many years. Legal Statement. It might be Blackbeard's buried booty, caches of Confederate gold, mobsters who buried their takes in the desert outside Las Vegas, or dozens of other rumors and tall tales about hidden wealth. Cari Gerchick, communications director for Arizonas Maricopa County, told FoxNews.com that the body is currently classified as unidentified. Arcana Exploration has done this; keep in mind that we continue to find new things that match. ggriffin@flprospects.com. This search has claimed many lives and spawned multiple rumors and tall tales that keep people like Tuttle still searching. And heck yea we want book sales, that is the best way to market and possibly get additional revenue. 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. Trekking through the Superstition Mountains in search of gold: After 40 years of avoiding a variety of Superstition Mountain perils -- poisonous snakes, scorpion stings, rifle bullets (from rival gold hunters) -- how much longer can Tuttle, now 50, continue his elusive quest? (Courtesy: Robert Cooper), On Saturday, years after Capens Jeep, wallet, backpack and cellphone were found in his tent by hikers, volunteers from the Superstition Search and Rescue finally located what they believe is Capens body. And in the Superstition Mountains outside Phoenix Arizona, rockhounds and treasure hunters have been searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine since 1892. Sincerely Jeff. All these guys think they found it or know the answer.. As we reach these adjacent plateaued spaces we continue to search for additional onsite entities that are of interest. 2. I can tell you its extremely hard to get into this canyon. After the finale of their first season, they never returned for a second season. He immigrated to the USA in the 1840s and became a naturalized citizen in 1861. Join Facebook to connect with Wayne Tuttle and others you may know. They won almost every match on Sunday. *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. Sorry, but you havent found the Lost Dutchman Mine, Ill stake my Life on it. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Forget about what every yahoo has said, get down to basics. 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." . So many cable channel shows are about finding this mine. Ridiculous, your clues dont even jive, they contradict themselves. I had to give up reading the replies because they change with every different question to answer. Wayne Tuttle is on Facebook. Anyways everyone be safe and treat other hunters with respect and thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge and great stories. So Gary share something with us that you have found that will not give away your site, as we do. 5. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Secrets of the Lost Map (2015) in Australia? Jeff. Everything below matches what we have found on the ground, and most importantly, it is all in one generalized location. 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. On History channel's series "Legend of the Superstition Mountains," a team of adventurers led by hunter Wayne Tuttle (pictured above) is following clues, including those on a mysterious map, hoping they'll hit pay dirt of what's considered America's most famous and deadliest buried treasure. 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". There is a spring and an old trail. What they discover may have finally put Wayne on the right path to solving this 150 year . Episode: File 0011: Baba Yaga's Dutchman House. Quick question: If the mine faces Northwest and you are standing in the mine entrance looking out how does a compass read 220? They allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstition Mountains. Thank you. What we have is not the same as what you are describing. The body, Cooper said, was found in a crevice roughly 35 feet up a cliff face in the southern portion of the Superstition Mountains, near the 4,892-foot Tortilla Mountain. An autopsy took place on Tuesday, she said, and the results are expected to take weeks. As you probably guessed, they were fakes. The location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. I am not sure of the original source, but it has been said that below the cave is a water tank. Just because no one has found the lost Dutchman . Hopefully we have a mild winter. Tragicomically, she and her team passed over two enormous gold mines on their search for the Lost Dutchman Mine, which they didn't find. 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. "Find Bottle Floating in Salt River Bearing Note Signed by Missing Miner," the headline read. So if you have found it share something with me without giving away the location. Then, to recoup the cost of the failed expedition, Thomas started selling maps that she claimed would lead people to the mine. 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. You will have a different outlook after doing your homework. To my surprise and delight I did pan out a few flakes and some fines from that material. Tuttle says it's very difficult to decipher clues and maps and early accounts claiming to know where the fabled mine is. 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. 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. An untold number of prospectors have searched the Superstition Mountains for the mine. 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. And you are incorrect that if anyone found the mine they would be quietly be getting rich, it is not that simple. "Delbert Daley of Miami retrieved the bottle but returned it to the river, not connecting the name with the lost prospector. In the desert these are called water tanks. (Actually, I believe he most likely said we stayed in a cave that looked down on the mine.) Even though you cant have the gold it still would be great to be recognized as the one solving this. He said you can be twenty feet from my mine and you will not have any idea where it is. Barry Storm's book did more than anything yet to perpetuate the mythical Lost Dutchman Mine. i found everything, and i got millionaires involved. From the mine you can see four peaks, but it looks like one peak. the I also am a big believer in fate, and I have good feeling. 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. 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. "This is beyond obsessed," Burnett told the newspaper. Wouldnt that be facing Southwest? Our guys have been training this summer with skilled climbers, two of which will accompany us on our next trip. Thank you Matthew for the kind words and safe wishes. Waltz worked as a miner on the San Gabriel River for a man named Ruben Blakney. I knew where it was supposed to be. Also, the remarks concerning 'The Curse of Oak Island' is way off base. He continued by saying that just below the mine is a tunnel the Mexicans dug, trying to come at the mine from below. Maybe don't go looking for lost treasure in the Superstition Mountains. Let me guess Copper/Gold I think you will enjoy the book. Mike one other thought, our story is just as much about our teams journey over the last 4-5 years as it is about finding the LDM.. Maps. Some I am glad you said two different samples. is jewelry grade gold. 2) Ive seen the drawings and preliminary sketches that Tumlinson made for creating the stone maps. It looks down on the mine. Senator McCain of AZ had the rules changed for Resolution so they could mine in restricted areas. Actually when we started that is what we thought I and found out there are a lot of issues. It was best I was alone. Our Trek watches will not measure as the crow flies. Yes! I have been reading up and watching everyones YouTube videos. So, what exactly does this mean? He was just too excited about the possibility of a quick discovery. Aired on Feb 08, 2015. But the mine remains shrouded in mystery, so much so that it might not exist at all. We are confident in what we have. But still, to this day, if nobody is able to go and I'm ready, I have a tendency to go to the mountains on my own.". Several years after Kidd's disappearance, it was discovered that he left a half-million dollar fortune behind. So we will see, how it ends. 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. 15. 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. True! YES! Probably, because I've had such a good time being in those mountains.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Market data provided by Factset. Im not going to tell you that I have found it (whether I have or have not). 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 of the Superstition Mountains: S1E1 Secrets of the Lost Map. The most recent was done this past spring. As these legends go, the path to finding hidden riches generally depends on deciphering information contained in mysterious treasure maps. I might have possibly found something of interest? 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. The show features Bob Schoose, Clay Worst and Others. Give me a break lol. 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. And no one is stringing honest people along.. If you climb some distance above my mine you can see to the south a sharp peak (Weavers Needle). 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. Best of luck. 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. The next day he crossed at the gravel bar and then he traveled to first water and then on to second water. 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. Explorers traveled to the New World in search of gold, jewels, the fountain of youth, and much more, and it seems as though - along with the plague and theft of native lands - treasure hunting it in our blood. 7. According to the History channel, "Thousands have tried and failed to decode the series of cryptic clues said to lead to the fortune, leaving a trail of bodies and blood for anyone who has gotten too close to the truth.". You need to go to Oak Island do the research look around and talk to the brothers. 13. Arcana is the only one who has ever done this. To me it just sounds to good to be true. True! Henry I know that a lot of folks have thought they have found the mine, but.and I have to stop here for a minute and think what I want to say .. Salt River AZ. One man found it in the Four Peaks and extracted several thousand dollars of ore back when gold was $20 an ounce. I had been looking for months, I could not find it. Wayne has been hunting for the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine for over 40 years. Ongoing discoveries of the Lost Dutchman Mine have continued for well over a hundred years. Truth or writers taking leave way it doesn't matter. We know what we have, and it is more that just a piece of ground. 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?? Market data provided by Factset. Yes! Its my understanding that the LDM was located a few years back, or I should say rediscovered. All rights reserved. Part historical documentary, part reality show, it follows veteran treasure hunter Wayne Tuttle as he continues his 40-year search for the Lost Dutchman mine, according to the release. 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. If anybody ever did find the mine they would be quietly getting rich and wouldnt ever dream of stringing honest people along like this. 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. Nickel/Gold and the only parts of natural Gold/Quarts are the inlays. He also said his shaft and the Mexicans shaft were very close together, but when you stood at either shaft you cannot see the other shaft. Could I be wrong of course anything is possible . If you do find the mine Well know. , I am a big believer in fate, and I feel good about this.). 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. Fences, 24-hour guard, and an onslaught of people wanting to get rich quick. There are many who believe that after a 135+ years that if it exists, it would have been found by now and that the LDGM is nothing more than a fairy tale or that it already has been found and is near the old Goldfield mine. A green horn just goes out there and finds the best mine. 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. 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. He died on October 25, 1891, after having been nursed by an acquaintance named Julia Thomas (she was usually described as a quadroon). The Latin Heart or The Heart of Jesus is what was carved on the Stone Maps. At the time of his search, Waltz was living in Phoenix, reportedly on land owned by Julia Thomas, a local bakery owner. I am going to start with written and recorded clues from second and third-hand recorded sources. We will be posting some information about the book in an upcoming post. We do not have a specific identification at this time, Gerchick said. The Priest carved into the canyon floor in full robes holding a cross in front of a mine entrance, the only other one like it was said to be pointing the way to the Guadeloupe Mines but was destroyed by the Priests themselves. The entrance is marked by an Elephant Head. Yes! I wish you would take that back considering your health. 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. Not All Clues are about what Jacob Waltz said. It is in a place that is hard to find. 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. based on rumour and hearsay upon hearsay. Until campers chanced upon a note in bottle floating down the Salt River. I've found mines that have been worked out and found ore samples that still hold traces of gold in them," Tuttle said. Lost Dutchman Gold Mine: Does 'X' Mark The Spot? * The cave Waltz and his partner most likely stayed in is above the mine and to the side. But to answer your question we have a major trip planned for this fall. Your email address will not be published. I expected some things would fit but that a lot would be misinformation from all the years of hash and rehash. So we kind of know what he was thinking and doing there, Cooper said. Weiser was killed by Apaches, who lived in the area, or according to some, by Waltz himself. Ive walked to the entrance of the mine turned around to see the 3 faces carved into the wall 200 yards away. [The lost mine] is the reason why he went there. 7.4K 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,. That is when Dick Holmes got the ore from the candlebox. Consider: if you find the mine do not make public its location. Then late one night (2am) sitting at my desk alone in a darkened office there it was. I think it is fun to explore the Superstition Wilderness and can be quite challenging. Our team did make two attempts to reach the stone house at the head of the north trending canyon, but they were repelled. 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. From what Ive been told, someone was working the mine around the mid 90s in secrecy, and also dug up the caches. If you produce the ore samples, we can examine the crystalline structure of the quartz. He had no family and a ridiculous sum of money - mostly from investments - but where he got the cash to invest in the first place remains unknown. 3. Secrets of the Lost Map: With Frank Augustine, Eric Deleel, Mark Dodson, John H. Euber. 12. Cooper said Capen's undoing was likely the result of heading out in search of lost gold alone. Otherwise, nobody but a few nutjobs will pay a penny. Tuttle added that Waltz took what he could, covered everything up and returned to Phoenix. That is our goal not to mine, but hopefully to get some loose samples that can be tested . Alot of people have been finding all these mines and no one has found any large high grade ore deposits so why would his mine be any different. Check your local listings. "He has more than 100 books and maps on the legend.". Use your head and go there. In THE LEGEND OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS, veteran Dutch Hunter, Wayne Tuttle, continues his 40-year search for the Lost Dutchman mine, but this time he's taking on partners in order to follow a . 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. He also said he hid his tools there when he left. 6. I have been surprised at the volume of the historical information pertaining to the LDGM, and the extent of applicatory information that many of these clues have contained within them, that directly matches our land-site. This is one thing the government does not want to have to deal with. In June 1931, just a day into his first attempt to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, the amateur prospector vanished without a trace. There are only a few known samples of Dutchman gold and as you would imagine, the owners who are in possession of these priceless pieces might have reasons for not wanting it tested. Lost Dutchman Mine, a 1989 video game for various platforms. And YES! 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. Your email address will not be published. Im thinking that maybe you guys are out there now? Walter Beach was Kidd's prospecting and mining partner for more than twenty years. 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. 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. The trail on the Stone Maps leads from the cliff above the Carved Priest on the floor to the Heart about 2000 yards south. (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. 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. Id love to go on an expedition to search around and try to solve the mystery and take in the beauty of this creation. You dont have to give away any locations, or show pictures that might give too much info. I was thinking she was his caretaking during his last six months, until the end, I should have been more specific, she was there for him, just not at the last minutes of his life. The episode on the LDM which aired on November 15th and possibly other dates and times, adds a little color to other LDM asides. 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 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. In 1868, Jacob Waltz was living as a humble farmer on the North bank of the Salt River which runs through Phoenix. "The Lost Dutchman" Ray Harlan & Sonny, the burro, The grave is located at 1317 W. Jefferson Street in the "Masonic Cemetery" section of Phoenix's historic Pioneer & Military Memorial Park. Regards Matthew. 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. "I've been in areas where it's said there would be no possible sign of gold. 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. (and this is most important! 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. 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. By what name was Legend of the Superstition Mountains (2015) officially released in Canada in English? There may still be gold to be found, but not likely enough to get rich on. Gold makes people do crazy stuff, like shooting at people ect. The book will not come out until we are through, with our research. "Part of the puzzle is when someone refers to a rock face, does that mean it's a rock that looks like someone's face? You only have to submit ore from the two gold sources Waltz described that were in his mine. Yes! At the time, "Dutchman" was a catch-all for anyone. The boots and clothing matched as well. 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. When we are done, I will be shocked if we are wrong, but will be honest about everything. And then we were able to spot a boot in a crevasse 35 feet off the floor, making it nearly impossible to see from any direction. Tyler you are absolutely correct, I went back and looked at the notes of that day, and infarct it read 320 not 220, in the book I will show a reading from that spot and it is important.
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