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 July 3, 1947 James A Cravey, age 62, a retired photographer, was reported missing after he had chartered a helicopter June 19, 1947 to drop him off in the Superstition Mountains to look for the Lost Dutchmans Mine. This, of course, is how the Dutchman is supposed to havereally found his treasure. [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. There's even been a ban on mining in the Superstition Mountains since 1984 due to the number of people coming and getting killed in mining accidents searching for the Lost Dutchman's gold. Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix. each. The legend of the Lost Dutchman began in the 1800s when an Apache attack massacred a Mexican mining family. 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. His skull with two holes in it identified as bullet holes was recovered about six months after he vanished, and the story made national news, thus sparking widespread interest in the Lost Dutchman's mine.[22]. The land contained parts of Arizona and New Mexico, including the Superstition Mountains. 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. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. The earliest documentation of him in the U.S. is an 1848 affidavit in which Waltz declared himself to be "about 38 years old". Supposedly one of their 18 mines was very rich and they considered it their alfa mine. The Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (also known by similar names) is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. In 1748, the area now known as Arizona (along with the Superstition Mountain) was given by Spain as a land grant to a Mexican cattle-baron by the name of Don Miguel Peralta of Sonora. As early as September 1, 1892, The Arizona Enterprise was reporting on the efforts of Thomas and several others to locate the lost mine whose location was told to her by Waltz. Waltz, now the sole possessor of all the gold, eventually moved to Phoenix where he died in 1891, but not before relaying his story to his neighbor, Julia Thomas. First. It's also worth noting the mountains aren't known to have gotten their ironic name from any of the above legends. Lastly, the alleged mine directions Ruth had were from an 1895 newspaper account. [27], Throughout the 20th century, various expeditions and individuals continued to search the Superstitions for the Lost Dutchman Mine. And now we get to the real problem with these legends there's basically zero evidence any of them ever happened. Ruth ended his note with the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici. "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. Without doubt the most controversial but easily the most studied, researched and written about of all the historical documentation involving the Superstition Mountains, are the famous Peralta Stones. 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. setTimeout(function(){var t=document.createElement("script");t.setAttribute("src","https://sample.dragonforms.com/getEmbeddedClientScript.do?embeddedsite=TW_dispatch_nl"),t.setAttribute("type","text/javascript"),document.body.appendChild(t)},5); Become a subscriber today and youll recieve a new issue every month plus unlimited access to our full archive of backlogged issues. So far, they've filmed at locations that include the Treasure Hunter of the Year Awards, held at Apache Junction's Mammoth Saloon in March, and at Goldfield Ghost Town, an attraction that features a zip line and live staged gunfights. (Right) Bob Schoose (owner of Goldfield, Arizona) designed this headframe, which the team hand carried from the base camp to the site for construction. The photographic evidence taken at the site along with a selection of maps combined with historical documentation together, links the most generally accepted and related informational evidence too present day boots on the ground reality. 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. When he was young he found the famous Lost Dutchman mine, but due to an accident shortly after he has no memory of the mines location. Web. In an addition to this legend, it's claimed two soldiers came to the Superstitions after hearing of Dr. Thorne's story to see if they could locate the cache. The process began in early September 2004. I feel the information on the Peralta stones is most likely from a very old map of Jesuit origin. 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. When and where we can get a direct line of sight, we use high tech Walkie talkies, to communicate with each other. After this look at the Lost Dutchman Mine, read up on historys most fascinating sunken ships, some of which went down with legendary treasures. He had metal pins in his leg, and used a cane to help him walk. This image was made from a tintype found in the Superstition Mountains by Bud Dunn, circa 1960. John D. Wilburn in his book Dutchman's Lost Ledge of Gold (1990), wrote that the Bulldog Gold Mine near Goldfield, Arizona, fits very well the description Jacob Waltz gave as the location of his 'lost mine'. When: Open 365 days a year. Both of these legends are sometimes set before the Dutchman arrived in Arizona, but some time afterward, and thus Dr. Thorne and the soldiers may have stumbled across the Lost Dutchman's mine. The Lost Dutchman gold mine is believed to be situated in a state park in Apache Junction, Arizona, although its exact location is unclear. [1], The Lost Dutchman's is perhaps the most famous lost mine in American history. True. The nearly 70-year-old man was found dead about four miles south of his home on a trail near Roger's Canyon. Stories vary on how Waltz found this hidden treasure. A fire broke out overnight at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction and consumed the historic restaurant near Lost Dutchman State Park. Over the years, the Lost Dutchman Mine legend grew to become the Wests most famous lost mine, reaching a fever pitch in the early 1950s when hundreds of Dutch hunters flocked into the western end of the Superstitions. [7] A man named Miguel Peralta and his family did operate a successful mine in the 1860s but near Valencia, California, not in Arizona. In most variants of the story, the family of a man called Miguel Peralta discovered the mine and began mining the gold there, only to be attacked or massacred by Apaches in about 1850 in the supposed Peralta massacre. 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. They supposedly did and brought a good amount of gold back to town according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. In fact, Julia Thomas was the very first so-called "dutch hunter," combing through the mountains and seeking the lost gold. However, things started going wrong immediately as men began to disappear, later being found decapitated. We at Arcana Exploration believe we can show that this was later worked by Jacob Waltz, and after his death came to be known as the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. If you get it hurt you better have your own team. But the mine remains shrouded in mystery, so much so that it might not exist at all. Then, see some astonishing photos taken at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Jacob Waltz said, "From the RIDGE ABOVE my mine you can see the Military Trail, but from the trail you cannot see my mine". The soldiers are alleged to have presented some of the gold, but to have been killed or to have vanished soon after. One member of his team, Mic McPherson, helped Feldman find the Lost Adams Diggings in 1989. The fabled Lost Dutchman Mine may be about to be discovered in the Supernatural. Hiking and camping are popular activities. And importantly I have hard facts that the Stones are linked to other historical information. Later I will give more details and then begin providing information on how things fit together. #1. Since his death in the 1890s, many have tried to. It's not even out of the question the expedition was a misdirect to make it seem like she and her cohorts were looking for something to bolster the legend. The Lost Dutchman Mine - Kindle edition by Ely, Sims. A group of modern day treasure hunters search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the Superstition mountain range of Arizona. 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. Regardless, Dr. Thorne helped the man and he recovered, according to Legends of America. All Treasure Hunting. Afterwards, Waltz fell ill (he was rumored to have contracted pneumonia during the flooding). The Lost Dutchman mine is far from the beginning of the legends of gold hidden in the Superstition Mountains. National ArchivesA 19th century map detailing mines in Arizona. 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. There, he claimed to have. What is important is the informational content recorded on the stones. Richman, Irwin. I will make a statement in the near future that will surprise a lot of Dutch Hunters it surprised me. Though the remains had been scattered by scavengers, they were undoubtedly Ruth's. What really happened to Ruth? Jacob Waltz was a German immigrant, the Dutchman of the eponymous mine (dutch being a corruption of deutsch, the German word for German). There was indeed a Jacob Waltz who emigrated to the U.S. from Germany. 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. ARIZONA, USA It's arguably the most famous legend in all of Arizona: A gold mine of unfathomable riches in the . by Jim Hatt Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:32 pm. 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. George Mallory's Lost Camera. 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. 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. This account is usually dated to about 1870. They were never seen again. Dark Mountain: Directed by Tara Anase. In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. "The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine." Arcadia Publishing. 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". Blair had little doubt that Waltz related to Thomas the location of an alleged gold mine. 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. So what do we really know about these legends, Waltz, and the Superstition Mountains? 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. In January 1932, human remains were discovered about three-quarters of a mile (1.21km) from where the skull had been found. I've, Was the Lost Dutchman Mine real? 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". Illustration by Jonathan Fehr. When he is down to $300 he returns. This late 1800s ore chute is proof of mining activity in the Superstition Wilderness. The legend of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine is a quintessential version of just such a story. Let's start with the basics. Troubles with the Apaches made the family's mining operation dangerous. Some carved stones in the area are referred to as "Peralta Stones" and Spanish text and crude maps on them are considered by some to be clues to the location of a Peralta family gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, although others believe the stones to be modern fakes. Their bodies were never found. Also, as previously mentioned, no Native American tribes in the region seem to have any history of treating the mountains as anything other than regular mountains. Lost Dutchman Mine. The map is supposedly filled with clues, and there are many others purportedly given by Waltz at various points in his life according to legends, but it's hard to prove he actually ever said any of those things. Background Jesse Capen was born on June 2, 1974 in Colorado to parents David Capen and Cynthia Burnett. Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:29 pm. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. It was supposedly discovered by a German prospector named Jacob Waltz in 1876. The Peralta Stones are a set of engraved stone tableted works that are approximately 18 inches long and weigh about 25 lbs. 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 the story of the men who went searching for it's hidden gold our links: https://www.instagram.com/lostinthewoodspodcast/ Much of the interior is so brutal with severe weather shifts (the Apache winds) that much of the interior is off limits for search and rescue. [12] Thorne related his claims to three U.S. soldiers in about 1858. Arcana Exploration has been there on four separate trips the first in October of 2015. Day-use areas open from sunrise to 10 p.m. A not-insignificant number of those Dutch hunters have gotten hurt or even killed. Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. 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. Under present regulations, the federal government will claim the find and hold it for one year. The U.S. Government issued the group one of few Treasure Trove Permits. The legend continues to explain that the luck of the Peraltas eventually ran out and they were ambushed by the Apache, who left no trace of the treasure and only a few survivors who brought the tale of the hidden horde back to Mexico. Waltz fell ill and died in 1891, but not before revealing the location of an alleged gold mine to Julia Thomas, the neighbour who cared for him. 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