The earliest documentation of him in the U.S. is an 1848 affidavit in which Waltz declared himself to be "about 38 years old". 54. This is considered to be the starting and gathering point for most Dutch Hunters. Then around 1692, the Jesuit padre father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived. He further stated, after examining the two holes [in the skull], that it appeared that a shotgun or high-powered rifle had been fired through the head at almost point-blank range, making the small hole when the bullet entered and the large hole when it exited".[23]. We are currently in the process of planning for a return trip to further document our findings. 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. A group found the Lost Dutchman Mine in the Eastern Superstitions and extracted a considerable amount of rich gold ore. Mining records show that Jacob Waltz did file claims, two claims with others. The Superstition Mountains in Arizona are bound to be home to at least a few good stories by virtue of their name alone. Top ways to experience Goldfield Ghost Town and nearby attractions. Blair contended that this story can be divided into "hawk" and "dove" versions, depending on whether the German(s) are said to behave violently or peacefully. 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. "Dutchman's Gold" was the season 4, episode 19 of, This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 00:14. 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. They came back from the mountains hauling a lot of gold and saying there was far more from whence it came. The soldiers are alleged to have presented some of the gold, but to have been killed or to have vanished soon after. Lost Dutchman's Cabin in the Superstition Mountains StrangeAgo October 21, 2017 In this article, two men went in search of the Dutchman's mine and claimed they found his cabin. 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. But what they actually found has been a hidden secret that people have been trying to piece together for last 125 years. Dr. George M. Willing Jr. paid Peralta $20,000 for the mining rights for an enormous swath of land about 3,000,000 acres (12,000km2) in southern Arizona and New Mexico based on a deed originally granted by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. Gina Dimuro is a New York-based writer and translator. In the years after the massacre, the legend around the Lost Dutchman Mine grew, attracting treasure-seekers who hoped to find the cache (perhaps worth about $200 million according to one estimate). 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. 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. 8 - 12. The exact location of the Lost Dutchmen's Mine remains a mystery. However, the Peralta Mine eventually became unprofitable and after the money was gone Miguel Peralta turned to fraud. Arizona's most notorious lost treasure story for both believers and otherwise takes place in the mysterious Superstition Mountains. [16] A man called Jacob Walz was born in September 1810 in Wrttemberg. The conquistador ordered the men to stay close together so they weren't picked off, but this didn't help. The fabled Lost Dutchman Mine may be about to be discovered in the Supernatural. In his 1945 book about the Lost Dutchman's mine. The body of one dutch hunter (as they are known to locals) was found in the Superstition Mountains as recently as 2012. So what do we really know about these legends, Waltz, and the Superstition Mountains? We have imaging taken, with Go-pros, Sony 7000s; Osmo stabilized film cameras and Dji Phantom and Bee-bop drones. Keep in mind for security reasons for now I have to be selective on what we divulge. 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. For the first time ever, Arcana Exploration has undeniable physical proof that the mine exists, proof that is to say, photographic physical documentation that many of the generally excepted clues, are in fact real and do exist and are physically present in one location. The Dutchman found this mine, and his 'story' advises he 'obtained' it from Mexicans miners who were working it. Later that year, two easterners went looking for the lost mine. The elder Ruth had fallen and badly broken several bones while seeking the lost Pegleg mine in California. Arcadia Publishing. The story of the Lost Dutchman Mine might have become just another obscure legend had it not been for an easterner named Dr. Adolph Ruth, an amateur treasure-seeker who ambled into the Superstitions in the summer of 1931. It's very possible the clues are also unverifiable legends people have clung on to in hopes of finding riches. Cravey said he would walk out of the mountains on June 28, 1947. by Jim Hatt Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:32 pm. 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. #1. Thomas admitted she drew the map herself but claimed she based it on descriptions given by the Dutchman, according to Skeptoid. 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. As the story goes, Waltz and his partner befriended a Mexican who had been working a mine in the mountains. Apparently, Waltz began to hint he knew of a secret gold vein hidden in the mountains, even giving out a few clues to its location. If you need rescued, they will land two miles away and hike in to get you. When the townspeople went to look for them, they found nearly all of the family slaughtered. [8] The mine was quite profitable, earning about $35,000 in less than one year; Blair described this as "an unusually good return" for such a small gold mine to earn in such a relatively brief period. In some versions of this story, Waltz was actually plundering these shrines for his own gold. Mules and horses carried raw ore to the chute; the dumped ore tumbled out the front into wagons that carried it away. Ron Feldman has it and has had it all of his adult life. A note from Ruth saying he needed help and had discovered the mine was found in the Salt River. His head had been severed from his body and was lying several feet away. [5] One Lost Dutchman's mine is said to be in Colorado, another in California; two are said to be located in Arizona. Researchers point to an old beliefby local farmersthat the nearby Pima Native American tribe were superstitious about the mountains. However, things started going wrong immediately as men began to disappear, later being found decapitated. 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. 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, leads a team. You need at a bare minimum, at least a three- man team. He joined an expedition looking for a rich. "The Lost Dutchman Gold 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 some versions, he's not just a man but the chieftain of the Apache tribe. So who killed the Spanish treasure hunters that came to the land? After this look at the Lost Dutchman Mine, read up on historys most fascinating sunken ships, some of which went down with legendary treasures. 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 are several paths that go through the brush and cacti. April 1, 2018 (Borrego Springs) - Way back in the late 1820s, Thomas "Pegleg" Smith got lost in a sandstorm and hobbled up a hill on his wooden leg to get his bearings. They also claimed to have seen the ghost of the Dutchman, and his Apache wife and young assistant. 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. There are other legends about gold in the Superstition Mountains. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Web. Hola amigos - I am writing this post because of the continuing controversy over whether there is any real evidence of the famous Lost Dutchman's gold mine. SIMS ELY'S BOOK - The Lost Dutchman Mine. 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 prospector went searching in 1961, and his headless body was found three years later. Since federal regulations restrict the use of power equipment, the headframe operates much like it would have in the 19th century. Up on the mountain, if someone breaks a leg; it will take at least two on the team to get you down; it is dangerous for three healthy climbers, much less one with broken body parts. 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). 35-year-old Jesse Capen was last seen in Apache Junction, Arizona on December 4, 2009. Courtesy Collection of Greg Davis / Superstition Mountain Museum , The Lost Dutchman is one of the greatest lost mine stories of them all. That ore was recently analyzed by spectrographic analysis, and the results indicate that his ore does not match the ore from any known source. You need at a bare minimum, at least a three- man team. For over a century, treasure hunters have sought the treasures supposedly lost in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona, but what do we really know about the events surrounding this tale? The name comes from a prominent local legend of the enigmatic . 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. Day-use areas open from sunrise to 10 p.m. But the map to the Peralta mine was said to be missing. Join Lawrence Fishburne as he uncovers the truth behind the strangest mysteries of all time in Historys Greatest Mysteries: Solved - https://histv.co/HGMSThe Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. They were never seen again. The Lost Dutchman Mine - Kindle edition by Ely, Sims. 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. 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. Clay Worst says the Dutchman bounced all over America obsessed with finding gold---and found nothing. "Dutchman" was a common American term for a German ("Dutch" being the English cognate to the German demonym "Deutsch", and not a reference to the Dutch people). 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. [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. In many areas they cannot, and will not for any reason land, and actually have designated no fly zones. [17] Note that tombstone pictured shows birth year as 1808. After the conquistadors and priests are purported to have come and gone from the Superstition Mountains, legend tells of another group who arrived sometime in the earlier half of the 1800s. 1873. 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. [3] Former Arizona Attorney General Robert K. Corbin is among those who have looked for the mine. Kinos Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson unlike other missions in California was both massive and opulent, and still stands today. Waltz died in 1891 of pneumonia, but before he passed, he gave a few final clues to the location of his mine and even provided a crude map to it. Jumping ahead to the late 1860s, German prospector Jacob Waltz moved to Phoenix and began prospecting in the mountains east of the new city. In a story that echoes some of the earlier tales, Ruth's son Erwin C. Ruth was said to have learned of the Peralta mine from a man called Pedro Gonzales (or Gonzalez). The body of George Mallory was found in 1999, while Irvine's body is still missing (allegedly). "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Adolph Ruth set out to find the Lost Dutchman Mine but apparently broke his leg on the journey. Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. The story continues that the Peralta family found and mined gold in the Superstition Mountains. The short "Discovery Trail" is a clear route with several placards giving the natural history of the area. Located east of Phoenix, the Superstition Mountains stretch across 160,000 acres of desert, and somewhere in these almost supernatural-looking canyons . It involves murder, secrets, and a whole lotta sweet, sweet gold. He had metal pins in his leg, and used a cane to help him walk. Humankind has been enthralled by lost treasure legends for ages. In fact, after five years including thousands of hours of research and then four expeditions starting in 2015, The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine has been found by Arcana Exploration and Discovery. 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. 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. It's unclear if Waltz himself ever specifically claimed to have a secret gold mine in the mountains, but one woman said he did claim just that Julia Thomas, Jacob Waltz's friend and neighbor, according to Skeptoid. It's impossible to know for certain, but there is one big clue. He even has a gravesite you can visit today in Arizona. He was one of the few who were well-prepared to prospect in unpromising locations. Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. Perhaps this is why many of the legends involve people bringing gold to the mountain and leaving it hidden there. I will make a statement in the near future that will surprise a lot of Dutch Hunters it surprised me. "[24], Authorities in Arizona did not convene a criminal inquest regarding Ruth's death. Admission: $7 . More please. Since Ruth's death, there have been several other deaths or disappearances in the Superstition Mountains. 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. The body of a man who was 'fueled by obsession' to find a legendary gold mine has reportedly been found in the remote Superstition Mountains of Arizona. Later I will give more details and then begin providing information on how things fit together. Mine records show that one possibly two Peralta family members with possible links connecting them to the 1848 massacre, also worked at the Vulture mine during the same time period as Waltz. Then, see some astonishing photos taken at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is still a mystery if both explorers were able to reach the summit before passing away. 2016 ISSUE. Many believe there is a connection and that they sold their families mine to Waltz and his partner. 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