Background: The Lost Dutchman Mine was founded by a German prospector named Jacob "The Dutchman" Waltz in 1876. It appears no one ever bothered to just ask the Native Americans in the area if the mountains were sacred. What there is documentation to support is that the Dutchman may have been a con man. 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. Shortly after the Dutchmans death in 1891, a cache of incredibly rich gold ore was taken from a candle box beneath his bed. 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. Arcana Exploration. 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. Soon, fact and fiction became easier to sort. People have been seeking the Lost Dutchman's mine since at least 1892,[2] while according to one estimate, 9,000 people annually made some effort to locate the Lost Dutchman's mine. Illustration by Jonathan Fehr. The legend of the Lost Dutchman began in the 1800s when an Apache attack massacred a Mexican mining family. And the answer is absolutely yes! 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. WE HAVE ALSO SOLVED THE PERALTA BURBRIDGE MAP OF 1753. Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. "Tex" Bradford of Globe Arizona went in search of the "Lost Dutchman Mine"; by October 1933 he had been missing for nine months. Jacob Waltz was a German immigrant, the Dutchman of the eponymous mine (dutch being a corruption of deutsch, the German word for German). Famed Apache Geronimo is sometimes mentioned in relation to this story. In June 1931, Ruth set out to locate the lost Peralta mine. While we are rather skeptical of the finding of the Lost Dutchman claim, if the new find is rich in gold it will do until the old discovery is really brought to light. They came back from the mountains hauling a lot of gold and saying there was far more from whence it came. George Mallory's Lost Camera. And now we get to the real problem with these legends there's basically zero evidence any of them ever happened. James Reavis tried to assert that the Peralta family had a Spanish land grant and a barony granted by the King of Spain, which included a huge swath of Arizona and New Mexico, including the Superstition Mountains. The legend then states that, sometime later, the last Peralta survivor(s) were helped out of some kind of bind by Jacob Waltz, and in his debt, they gave him the only thing they had of value: a map to the Peralta family mine in the Superstition Mountains, according to Cowboys and Indiansmagazine. The Lost Dutchman He pursued mining and prospecting, but seems to have had little luck with either. 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. 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. (St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona Territory [Ariz.]) 18851903, September 8, 1892, Image 2", Dunning, B. [27], Throughout the 20th century, various expeditions and individuals continued to search the Superstitions for the Lost Dutchman Mine. Granger wrote that "fact and fiction blend in the tales",[3] but that there are three main elements to the story: In 1977, Granger identified 62 variants of the Lost Dutchman's story some of the variations are minor, but others are substantial, casting the story in a very different light from the other versions. The detailed record keepers the Mexican miners were, there is not another mine in here that would 'fit' for this time and location. Thorne claimed that he was taken captive by Navajos in 1854, and that during his captivity he had discovered a rich gold vein. [13] In most versions of the tale, Jacob Waltz locates a rich gold mine in the Superstition Mountains (in many versions of the story, they rescue or help a member of the Peralta family and are rewarded by being told the location of the mine). 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. Courtesy Collection of Greg Davis / Superstition Mountain Museum , The Lost Dutchman is one of the greatest lost mine stories of them all. Feldman absorbed every bit of information he could find on the history of mining in the region. Still, this doesn't dissuade treasure hunters. As early as Sept 1, 1892, a local newspaper relates . Image property of Arcana Exploration, photo taken at the Lost Dutchman Museum Apache Junction, Arizona. Adolph Ruth set out to find the Lost Dutchman Mine but apparently broke his leg on the journey. Also, there's no documentation showing he ever filed a claim for a mine in the Superstitions or any paperwork showing where he allegedly sold mass amounts of gold. 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. Arcana has had the luxury of having had the site location for over three years, and for this reason we have been able to reverse engineer, historical information and put many of the pieces together. The Supers are east northeast of Phoenix. Mules and horses carried raw ore to the chute; the dumped ore tumbled out the front into wagons that carried it away. "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. The main shaft heads down to two tunnels. per adult. While this doesn't mean it's impossible there's gold to mine up there, it makes it far less likely. After growing up on the East Coast and California, Feldman moved in 1968 to Arizona where he established a successful stable offering trail rides and pack trips into the rugged mountains that were once home to the Apaches. Willing died in 1874 before there had been a thorough investigation of the documents or opportunity to cross examine him on the stand as was later done with Reavis. The Peralta Stones are a set of engraved stone tableted works that are approximately 18 inches long and weigh about 25 lbs. 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. 1873. 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. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Pingback: Legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Parts 2 & 3: Finally Found! The Lost Dutchman Mine - Kindle edition by Ely, Sims. In his 1945 book about the Lost Dutchman's mine. Grade level. by Jim Hatt Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:32 pm. In the Old West, Dutchman was close enough. It's very possible the clues are also unverifiable legends people have clung on to in hopes of finding riches. ARIZONA, USA It's arguably the most famous legend in all of Arizona: A gold mine of unfathomable riches in the . Updated: 10:22 PM MST May 13, 2022. The park is said to be haunted by the spirits of people who died over the years searching for the mine. Legend of the Superstition Mountains: With Keenan Johnston, Mark Dodson, Frank Augustine, Wayne Tuttle. Some have died on the search. These Native American legends aren't the only tales involving religion and gold stores in the area. 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. On our may trip in 2016 one day it reached 108 degrees, that same day up on the mountain, climbing on a surface of Granite and sandstone ours guys Trek watches read what they were breathing at an actual 119 degrees. In the weeks and months to come we will use much of the historical information, and show how it ties directly to what we have found. 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. For more than 120 years, the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine has haunted the minds and souls of treasure seekers throughout the world. They supposedly did and brought a good amount of gold back to town according to Tom Kollenborn Chronicles. [9] As of 1975, ruins of the Peralta mine were standing.[9]. Ruth ended his note with the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici. According to legends, a man named Jacob Waltz, the titular Dutchman (though he was actually German and not Dutch), came to America to seek out his fortune around the 1860s, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. The Lost Dutchmans Mine is featured in Season 1, Episode 21 of the television series Unsolved Mysteries. The episode first aired on April 12, 1989. Everyone loves a good treasure hunting story. If you need rescued, they will land two miles away and hike in to get you. Web. 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. (However, in some versions,[14] the 'mine' is actually a cache put there by the Peraltas.). Jumping ahead to the late 1860s, German prospector Jacob Waltz moved to Phoenix and began prospecting in the mountains east of the new city. All Treasure Hunting. 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. You can Google the story of how I solved the Peralta stones and the Peralta deerskin map in LOST TREASURE MAGAZINE JUNE ISSUE COVER STORY LOST DUTCHMAN GOLD MINE. Finally The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Is Found! Jacob Walzer and Heidelberg (Germany) were punched in the edges of the tintype, leading Ron Feldman to think it could be of Jacob Waltz. from. I Hold for No One! Road Agents Attempt to Rob Kinnears Stage Near Contention, A Western Jubilee: Songs and Stories of The American West. 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. There, he claimed to have. The record high temperature is 128 degrees. 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. Wikimedia CommonsThe Weavers Needle rock column of Arizonas Superstition Mountains is often said to mark the location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Waltz was buried in Phoenix at what is now called the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. Ruth disappeared while searching for the mine in the summer of 1931. Keep in mind for security reasons for now I have to be selective on what we divulge. Fact and fiction blend in these tales, becoming "faction", but key elements are "lost Apache gold", "a Dutchman", "a lost gold vein, found by . One member of his team, Mic McPherson, helped Feldman find the Lost Adams Diggings in 1989. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. Feldman and his partners in HEAT (Historical Exploration and Treasures) go daily into the Superstition Wilderness east of Apache Junction in Arizona, and with government permission, manually dig for a lost Spanish Mine. This is very important! [29][clarification needed]. Here he worked at the Vulture Mine as a paid miner. Then, see some astonishing photos taken at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. The Gold Rush was in full swing and Waltz wanted a piece of those potential fortunes. Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:29 pm. 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. According to legends, a man named Jacob Waltz, the titular Dutchman (though he was actually German and not Dutch), came to America to seek out his fortune around the 1860s, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. Because of what we have discovered at the site, Arcana Exploration believes we have proof for the first time that there is a common link between Waltz and the Peraltas. Legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Parts 2 & 3: Finally Found! 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). LOST DUTCHMAN MINE FOUND - FINALLY! This is what brought him to the Superstition Mountains (yes, that's their real name) near what is today the city of Phoenix, Arizona. There are several paths that go through the brush and cacti. Indeed, there's yet another legend purporting to explain where the Dutchman might have acquired his gold. In the mountains east of Phoenix, a German prospector named Jacob Waltz began prospecting in the 1860s. but their camera was. (From left) Eric Shervey, Ron Feldman and Josh Feldman discuss sweeping the area to ensure the tunnels are where they suspect. Its believed the group buried their amassed bullion, hoping to return at a later time. Arizona's most notorious lost treasure story for both believers and otherwise takes place in the mysterious Superstition 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. Official estimates vary (the Superstition Mountains are also a popular hiking area and sometimes it's likely difficult to tell if someone was just hiking and got lost or was looking for the Lost Dutchman), but there are at least some every decade. [10] Trouble came after Willing learned that the deed was entirely bogus. The process began in early September 2004. Over the decades, this tale was gradually absorbed into the Lost Dutchman's story. 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. It does not matter if Tomlinson engraved them or someone else did, exactly when they were made is not important, what matters is what is on them. With Ron Eagle D'Andre II, Adam Haley, Sage Howard, George E. Johnston. 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. Finally, there really was a successful gold mining family named Peralta, but they were in California, not Arizona, according to Gold Rush Nuggets. The land contained parts of Arizona and New Mexico, including the Superstition Mountains. 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 many areas they cannot, and will not for any reason land, and actually have designated no fly zones. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! His naturalization papers are listed in the Los Angeles county archives and his name appears in an Arizona territorial census from 1864; other government documents confirm he did, indeed, live in Arizona territory from 1863-1891. The early Spanish the Peraltas the Jesuits and many others all came to the Superstition Mountains looking for legendary gold. 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. Then, she took the map that was either from Waltz's imagination or her own and made a whole lot of money selling copies of it. Campground check-in is 2 p.m. Many of Ruth's personal effects were found at the scene, including a pistol (not missing any shells) and the metal pins used to mend his broken bones. Bus Tours. The soldiers are alleged to have presented some of the gold, but to have been killed or to have vanished soon after. 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. This is only speculation, what I do know is that, people who have dismissed the information on the stones, no matter who carved the stones, those non believers have been badly mistaken. 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. 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. An alternate view which better fits the lost mine legend is that he periodically appeared with large amounts of gold, The Sterling Legend by Estee Conatser reports that a Jacob Walzer sold $250,000 in gold to the U.S. Mint during the 1880s and had $1500 when he died in 1891. 2016 ISSUE. , The Waterbury Democrat. Where: 46109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. [21], Were it not for the death of amateur explorer and treasure hunter Adolph Ruth, the story of the Lost Dutchman's mine would probably have been little more than a footnote in Arizona history as one of hundreds of "lost mines" rumored to be in the American West. The Lost Dutchman mine is far from the beginning of the legends of gold hidden in the Superstition Mountains. We know today they're not actually sedimentary rock, but volcanic, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. From this base he easily could have worked a gold mine in the Superstition Mountains. It is an easy thing The Lost Dutchman Mine: The Greatest Gold Horde Thats Never Been Found. The story sometimes claims there were arrows all around, and so thus it must have been the Apache protecting their sacred mountains. As the legend goes, prospector Jacob Waltz found a gold mine but went to his grave without sharing the secret of where that mine was located. Thus, it seems these Jesuit priests might have stashed their treasure somewhere in the mountains as they passed through, thus ensuring the Spanish empire couldn't get their hands on the Jesuit fortune. Waltz relocated to Arizona in the 1860s, and stayed in the territory for most of the rest of his life. [12] The three soldiers set out to find the gold, but without success. 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. This image was made from a tintype found in the Superstition Mountains by Bud Dunn, circa 1960. Unfortunately, when a group followed the clues given in Ruth's letter, they found nothing. 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. There's the thrill of the hunt, solving the clues, and what could be a better payoff than a big cache of riches? 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 . December 09, 2019 After a five-year wait, HEAT obtained a Treasure Trove Permit for the purpose of re-excavating a mine in the Superstition Wilderness. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. While a few versions have Waltz outright stealing the gold, in other versions, he either rescued or fell in love with an Apache woman who shared the secret of a gold vein her people had been mining for centuries, but as punishment for sharing the knowledge with an outsider, her tongue was cut out, ensuring she could never speak again. The elder Ruth had fallen and badly broken several bones while seeking the lost Pegleg mine in California. Thomas admitted she drew the map herself but claimed she based it on descriptions given by the Dutchman, according to Skeptoid. 9 May 2022. In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. That ore was recently analyzed by spectrographic analysis, and the results indicate that his ore does not match the ore from any known source. The legend of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine is a quintessential version of just such a story. As Curt Gentry wrote, "Dr. Hrdlicka positively identified the skull as that of Adolph Ruth. Many believe there is a connection and that they sold their families mine to Waltz and his partner. None of this rules out that he simply found a cache of abandoned gold, of course, and when he died, he did have in his possessions some high-grade gold ore, though its value is unclear and it may have just been for attracting potential investors in his prospecting operations. The U.S. Government issued the group one of few Treasure Trove Permits. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. 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. As of mid-2017, he and his crew had spent about 30 production days in and around Apache Junction. 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