There was a catastrophic flood in Phoenix in 1891, and Waltz's farm was one of many that was devastated. According to historian Tom Kollenborn, the Superstition Mountains were an unlikely place to strike it rich: [25] Blair noted that the conclusion of the Arizona authorities was rejected by many, including Ruth's family, and "those who held onto the more romantic murdered-for-the-map story". One of the most professional and serious-minded efforts was led by Oklahoma City private detective Glen Magill, who organized multiple expeditions in the late 1960s and early '70s, and claimed on at least two occasions to have identified the location of the mine, later to concede he was either mistaken or the locations were "played out," or bereft of gold. Cox concentrated his search on the eastern end of what is now the Superstition Wilderness. 14 - 18 years. Ruth and his son came into some maps of mine locations, including the Peralta Mine. There's no evidence they ever came to Arizona at all. Wikimedia CommonsThe grave of Jacob Waltz. 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. Then around 1692, the Jesuit padre father Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived. Waltz relocated to Arizona in the 1860s, and stayed in the territory for most of the rest of his life. Troubles with the Apaches made the familys mining operation dangerous. The soldiers are alleged to have presented some of the gold, but to have been killed or to have vanished soon after. Three Aitons, father and two sons, are reported to have found what was known the past fifty years as the "Lost Dutchman" mine in the Bradshaw mountains. from. Peralta's Family. He pursued mining and prospecting, but seems to have had little luck with either. Take, for example, the story of Adolph Ruth, an experienced treasure hunter who typically worked with his son, Erwin. Watch on The reported mine was dubbed Lost Dutchman around 1892 after Waltz died. According to Blair, the story may have its roots in the efforts of three U.S. soldiers to locate gold in an area of New Mexico, based on an allegedly true story related to them by Dr. Thorne of New Mexico; see above. The park is said to be haunted by the spirits of people who died over the years searching for the mine. In March of 2011, three filmmakers disappeared in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona while documenting their search for the Lost Dutchman mine. 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. This is considered to be the starting and gathering point for most Dutch Hunters. However, Ruth ignored Barkely's advice, and set out for a two-week stint in the mountains. The mine is named after German immigrant Jakob Waltz (c. 18101891), who purportedly discovered it in the 19th century and kept its location a secret. 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. In subsequent years, the Dutchmanas Waltz was calledworked both placer and lode gold mines in the region. Some searchers for the mine have disappeared in likely wilderness accidents. Researchers point to an old beliefby local farmersthat the nearby Pima Native American tribe were superstitious about the mountains. "Waltz said it was a vein of gold surrounded by hematite in quartz," according to Tuttle. Cravey said he would walk out of the mountains on June 28, 1947. Hiking and camping are popular activities. As predicted by Waltz none are miners, they are in fact like most folks that are reading this post, just regular hard-working everyday folks with normal jobs, going to their kids ball games, playing a round of golf, and in the fall deer hunting and going to Blue Jackets NHL games. Updated: 10:22 PM MST May 13, 2022. Arcadia Publishing. (From left) Eric Shervey, Ron Feldman and Josh Feldman discuss sweeping the area to ensure the tunnels are where they suspect. It is here were you will reach areas that are barely penetrable, this is where most trails stop abruptly for safety reasons. 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. [42] The park was expanded to 320 acres (130ha) in 1983. A cache of gold ore was stolen from a candle box . The land contained parts of Arizona and New Mexico, including the Superstition Mountains. APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's Superstition Mountains draw people from around the world, coming to see not just to . This land grant was the basis of the James Reavis Arizona land swindle (Reavis became Willing's partner and continued to try to prove the authenticity of the land grant for years after Willing's death). Lost Mine found in the Superstition Mountains David Jones 14.3K subscribers Subscribe 6.6K 728K views 4 years ago #MOTSM #superstitionmountains #lostmine Mysteries of the Superstition. While this doesn't mean it's impossible there's gold to mine up there, it makes it far less likely. The Jesuits, who had been collecting the gold for many years from various sources, were said to be fleeing as they had been expelled from the Spanish empire, who owned most of the land that would eventually become the southwestern United States at the time, according to the Great American History Blog. Clay Worst says the Dutchman bounced all over America obsessed with finding gold---and found nothing. So who killed the Spanish treasure hunters that came to the land? 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 To recoup the costs of the search, Julia Thomas actually began to make handmade copies of Waltz's map and sell it to others. Lemuria: The Fabled Lost Continent That Turned Out To Be Real Almost, How Al Jorden Made Doris Day's Life A Living Hell, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. 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. SIMS ELY'S BOOK - The Lost Dutchman Mine. 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. 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. As the story of Waltz supposed discovery goes, he and his partner Jacob Weiser re-opened the mine and were able to stash away gold of their own in the Superstitions. Monagan wrote that some valued the mine at $40 million. The detailed record keepers the Mexican miners were, there is not another mine in here that would 'fit' for this time and location. Blair insisted that the Peralta portion of the story is unreliable, writing: "The operation of a gold mine in the Superstitions by a Peralta family is a contrivance of 20th century writers". Since James Reavis, "the Baron of Arizona", was convicted of fraud when the Peralta family genealogy and other documents to support the land grant (and a barony associated with that land) were determined to be forgeries it also raises questions about the original purchase of the land grant by Dr. George M. Willing Jr. (the transaction had supposedly occurred at a primitive campsite to the southeast of Prescott without the benefit of the typical documentation; instead of a notarized deed, the conveyance was recorded on a piece of greasy camp paper bearing signature of several witnesses). Great discoveries have been made in the name of hunting for hidden wealth, but much blood has been shed in those same pursuits, too. When the townspeople went to look for them, they found nearly all of the family slaughtered. [3] Former Arizona Attorney General Robert K. Corbin is among those who have looked for the mine. He knew that gold had been found in the Superstition Mountains. Bus Tours. People off his Mine that he cover up with a ironwood tree :The books give me my 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. Top ways to experience Goldfield Ghost Town and nearby attractions. If you get it hurt you better have your own team. In December, 1931, The Arizona Republic reported on the recent discovery of a human skull in the Superstition Mountains. The Superstitions Mountains lie within the Tonto National wildlife refuge and consist of 242 square miles not counting other designated and preserved areas that boarder the Tonto National Forest and wildlife refuge. per adult. For more than 120 years, the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine has haunted the minds and souls of treasure seekers throughout the world. He really did die in 1891 of pneumonia. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Has Been Found! Lost Dutchman Mine. It is generally accepted that the Peraltas and roughly 400 peon miners were massacred by the Apaches sometime around 1848. 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. The main shaft heads down to two tunnels. ARKANSAS: Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs Crescent Hotel in Arkansas. Skeptoid Podcast. 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. The show follows Dutch hunter Wayne Tuttle on his 40-year . He vanished into the mountains in 2009 and his body was not discovered until three years later, hidden in a crevasse 35 feet up a cliff, and destined to become yet another chapter in the continuing story of the lost mine. This account is usually dated to about 1870. When is the documentary goimg to start back up? Some have died on the search. 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. Under present regulations, the federal government will claim the find and hold it for one year. 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. 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. As the story goes, Waltz had some minor success drawing gold out of the mountains, and eventually, he started coming back to town with huge loads of high-grade gold ore. 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. 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. The Arizona fable about a mysterious gold mine east of Phoenix turns out to have real-life participants and corroboration. In Lost Dutchman Mine 3D the player takes on the role of Fred Homestake. He contracted it as a young child, when he was enthralled with books and stories of hidden treasures and lost gold. Finding gold at the Lost Dutchman mine. 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]. They came back from the mountains hauling a lot of gold and saying there was far more from whence it came. This is trails end; this is the domain of the Dutch Hunters. Next week I will list some clues that are absolutely relevant to what we have physically on site. Arizona's most notorious lost treasure story for both believers and otherwise takes place in the mysterious Superstition Mountains. 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. Ruth ended his note with the phrase "Veni, vidi, vici. In the first, a doctor (sometimes said to be an Army doctor) called Dr. Thorne was said to have had a Native American man who needed medical assistance brought to him. 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. Waltz did claim to have a treasure, but he really didn't and was simply telling tall tales to make his life seem more interesting, then Julia Thomas believed him. [12] The three soldiers set out to find the gold, but without success. 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. 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 legend of the Lost Dutchman's gold mine is a quintessential version of just such a story. Over the years, Feldman has accumulated a serious band of like-minded treasure seekers and Dutch hunters. Image property of Arcana Exploration, photo taken at the Lost Dutchman Museum Apache Junction, Arizona. Intrigue Journal. With Ron Eagle D'Andre II, Adam Haley, Sage Howard, George E. Johnston. This image was made from a tintype found in the Superstition Mountains by Bud Dunn, circa 1960. There's another story that supposedly took place three centuries earlier also involving a treasure stashed away in the area. Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix. Blair cited evidence of the historical Jacob Waltz and suggested that additional evidence supports the core elements of the story that Waltz claimed to have discovered (or at least heard the story of) a rich gold vein or cache. Ron Feldman has it and has had it all of his adult life. Then, see some astonishing photos taken at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. I've, Was the Lost Dutchman Mine real? . The Weavers Needle rock column of Arizonas Superstition Mountains is often said to mark the location of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Lust for Gold: Directed by S. Sylvan Simon, George Marshall. Years later, a man called Dr. Thorne treats an ailing or wounded Apache (often alleged to be a chieftain) and is rewarded with a trip to a rich gold mine. [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). There have been many stories about how to find the mine, and each year people search for the mine. The story goes that in the mid-1700s, the Superstition Mountains were visited by a group of priests of the Jesuit Order, and they came with over 240 mules loaded down with gold, according to the Denver Post. Its believed the group buried their amassed bullion, hoping to return at a later time. 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. We are currently in the process of planning for a return trip to further document our findings. It was supposedly discovered by a German prospector named Jacob Waltz in 1876. I will make a statement in the near future that will surprise a lot of Dutch Hunters it surprised me. The Pennsylvania Dutch Country. So what about Jacob Waltz? Sadly, the 35-year-old became another target of the fables when he disappeared from the Tonto National Forest in 2009. Even if the stories of soldiers looking specifically for the Lost Dutchman mine are true, there's no evidence they actually found anything at all and didn't just move on empty-handed, no mysterious deaths required. What happens if they discover the Spanish bullion? The earliest Lost Dutchman's mine in Arizona was said to have been near Wickenburg, about 180km (110mi) north-west of the Superstition Mountains: a "Dutchman" was allegedly discovered dead in the desert near Wickenburg in the 1870s alongside saddlebags filled with gold. 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. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Everyone loves a good treasure hunting story. The Dutchman found this mine, and his 'story' advises he 'obtained' it from Mexicans miners who were working it. But Blair suggested that this core story was distorted in subsequent retellings, comparing the many variants of the Lost Dutchman's story to the game of Chinese whispers, where the original account is distorted in multiple retellings of the tale.[15]. 1. Let may say this; it is not important who engraved the stones, and if itwas Tomlinson and he being the maker or someone else being the engraver of the stones while historically interesting it is not the most important thing. 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. Published: 9:16 PM MST May 13, 2022. [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. 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. [7] A man named Miguel Peralta and his family did operate a successful mine in the 1860s but near Valencia, California, not in Arizona. There May Be a Long-Lost Gold Mine in the Arizona Mountains By: Mae Rice For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and since 1891, more than a hundred people have claimed to find it. Among those hunters was Ted Cox, who had lived with several ranchers in the region who personally knew Waltz. It was supposedly discovered and kept secret by a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz in the 19th century, hence the . There are several paths that go through the brush and cacti. In 1931, the two sought the Lost Dutchman's gold mine, but Adolph Ruth, against his son's wishes, went looking alone, according to Skeptoid. Quite a few people have made skeptical statements on some treasure forums including Treasurenet, THunting dot com, DesertUSA and a few others. Feldman absorbed every bit of information he could find on the history of mining in the region. 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. Famed Apache Geronimo is sometimes mentioned in relation to this story. Afterwards, Waltz fell ill (he was rumored to have contracted pneumonia during the flooding). 8 - 12. (St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona Territory [Ariz.]) 18851903, September 8, 1892, Image 2", Dunning, B. [28], One fact against the existence of "Lost Dutchman Mine" is that Waltz was a "placer miner"; while the gold pieces he had were in quartz, the Superstition Mountains are in fact volcanic. 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. 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. "Dutchman's Gold" was the season 4, episode 19 of, This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 00:14. While on a voyage to Mount Everest, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared, and with them a camera. The Lost Dutchman's Mine Legend in the Superstition Mountains Documented by Timothy Draper Categories & Site Details: Famous Treasure Stories, Field Research, Gold, Gold & Doubloons, Metal Detectors, Mining Legends, Mysteries, Spanish History, Spanish Treasure, Treasure Sites in America Table of Contents In January 1932, human remains were discovered about three-quarters of a mile (1.21km) from where the skull had been found. The body of one dutch hunter (as they are known to locals) was found in the Superstition Mountains as recently as 2012. The story sometimes claims there were arrows all around, and so thus it must have been the Apache protecting their sacred mountains. He had metal pins in his leg, and used a cane to help him walk. Background: The Lost Dutchman Mine was founded by a German prospector named Jacob "The Dutchman" Waltz in 1876. However, despite several men claiming to have found the mine, no one ever came forward with the gold. 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. Pingback: Legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Parts 2 & 3: Finally Found! 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. [volume], October 11, 1933, Page NINE, Image 9, "Arizona desert searched for missing Denver man seeking gold mine", "Mother of missing treasure hunter holds onto hope", "Body of man who hunted legendary 'Lost Dutchman's' gold mine believed found in Arizona mountains", "3 Utah men still missing on Arizona treasure hunt", "3 Search for men looking for Lost Dutchman's gold suspended", "More remains found in Superstitions; may be hiker's", "Escape - When The Man Comes, Follow Him", "The Lost Dutchman's Mine History and Bibliography", Arizona Mining Scams and Unassayable Ore Projects of the Late 20th Century, "Skeptoid #347: The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lost_Dutchman%27s_Gold_Mine&oldid=1137505190. As the legend grew, so did the size of the fortune. As a reward, Dr. Thorne was blindfolded and led to a cave in the mountains. Instead, it captures mens minds and passions, and lingers with them forever. He joined an expedition looking for a rich. There, he claimed to have. Feb 21, 2021. In June 1931, Ruth set out to locate the lost Peralta mine. 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. Within the refuge are 14 trail heads that cover 190 miles. Erwin passed the information to his father Adolph, who had a long-standing interest in lost mines and amateur exploration. ARIZONA, USA It's arguably the most famous legend in all of Arizona: A gold mine of unfathomable riches in the . In the next century, the Peralta family extracted gold from this mine. 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. 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. 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. Supposedly, the Peraltas actually found a very rich gold vein and set up a mining operation. Normally if a mine produces two and half ounces of gold per tonne of rock it's considered a bonanza. Soon, fact and fiction became easier to sort. According to Thomas, it was on his deathbed that Jacob Waltz shared the story of his secret mine, and even provided a map to it filled with clues. Adolph Ruth . The Peralta Massacre is a legend that Apaches supposedly ambushed a mining expedition the Peralta family sent into the mountains. The average high temperature in June, July and August, is 104 degrees. After a five-year wait, HEAT obtained a Treasure Trove Permit for the purpose of re-excavating a mine in the Superstition Wilderness. A not-insignificant number of those Dutch hunters have gotten hurt or even killed. 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. While Francisco Coronado did exist and did explore what is now the southwestern United States, there's nothing indicating he ever visited the Superstitions. Waltz was buried in Phoenix at what is now called the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. [17] Note that tombstone pictured shows birth year as 1808. 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. Jacob Waltz said, "From the RIDGE ABOVE my mine you can see the Military Trail, but from the trail you cannot see my mine". 2016 ISSUE. Later I will give more details and then begin providing information on how things fit together. The story continues that the Peralta family found and mined gold in 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 Lost Dutchman Gold Mine Parts 2 & 3: Finally Found! This, of course, is how the Dutchman is supposed to havereally found his treasure. but their camera was. Supposedly, the Superstition Mountains have long been a sacred site for the nearby Apache tribe of Native Americans. Going on a year now. THE TWO PEOPLE WHO HAVE RUN THE LOST DUTCHMAN . While the Jesuits were eventually allowed to return to the area, it seems they either forgot the treasure or couldn't find it, and so it was still in the mountains when it was perhaps discovered by none other than the Dutchman himself, Jacob Waltz. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. Shortly after the Dutchmans death in 1891, a cache of incredibly rich gold ore was taken from a candle box beneath his bed. The Peralta Stones are a set of engraved stone tableted works that are approximately 18 inches long and weigh about 25 lbs. Since Ruth's death, there have been several other deaths or disappearances in the Superstition Mountains. A band of Apache braves in Arizona. All were unsuccessful; a few are said to have never left the mountains. Visiting Lost Dutchman State Park. Kino is believed to have had a rich goldmine somewhere in the Superstition Mountains. They were supposedly dug up in the desert, in area east of Gold canyon and Tucson in the late 1940s byTravis E Tomlinson. I will provide a picture and a little information but nothing as far as revealing the location of this mine. Courtesy Collection of Greg Davis / Superstition Mountain Museum , The Lost Dutchman is one of the greatest lost mine stories of them all. They found what they were looking for and then some, according to Lost Dutchman State Park. If you need rescued, they will land two miles away and hike in to get you. There, his blindfold was removed and he saw a cave full of gold. 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. 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