Lost Dutchman Goldmine

Thank you Peter for the input. I am sure there are some other opinions out there based on known facts. How about some other opinions? <br> <br>azmula

S.C., <br>I basically have based my assumption on three different points of issue that lead me to that statement. <br> 1. One of the maps identifies a hidden trail on the north side of the Superstition. <br> 2. The Five "random" Cacti point to the Garden Valley, the water and trails there....

I also beleive that Peralta Canyon was NOT the way the Mexican mining parties entered the mountains. I beleive they would enter either further east or (and I consider this more likely) enter from the First Water area. <br> <br>Having climbed Peralta Canyon a couple of times (and one climbs, one does...

Then how did the maps come from El Paso to be where they are now? You obviously have a lot of information, please enlighten us. This is all very interesting.

Interesting. <br> <br>So, regarding the other issue, if Peralta Canyon is not the entrance into the mountains used by Mexicans, what was according to your interpretation of the map.

milt, <br>Many researchers have thought that outline to be the Gila River. If you note coming to Mesa from Florence (the old route from Tucson) you will see the outline from the map on the Superstitions. <br> <br>That map also tells you that the Peralta Canyon is not the entrance into the Superstiti...

senor x, <br>Several of these stone maps have been found, normally in Mexican Churches. A couple that were found have led to treasure caches in Texas and New Mexico. The signs and symbols are anything but jumbled. Normally when deciphered the form complete sentences also. <br> <br>azmula

S.C., <br>I believe that the map set was found in the basement storage of a Mexican Church along with other documents hidden there for protection from Indian destruction. The maps and docs were to be transferred to another location for protection and while enroute the courier was taken ill and died....

There is historical documentation of stone documents/maps in Spanish culture. Parchment was widely used, but parchment burned, and stone impressions lasted forever. Important documents were etched in stone in all early civilizations as a means to preserve prescious documents. Many stone documents/ma...

Well, I guess what I would find convincing is any evidence that this type of map was used in Mexico or Spain. I've read Kenworthy's book and others where it is claimed that the symbols used on the stone maps are common ones used in treasure/mining maps, and at least the implication that carving a ma...

I am interested in what azmula discovered in Mexico. What is it that was found that links the stone maps to a small church in Mexico? This sounds interesting. <br> <br>I understand there are many who believe the maps to be fakes. Let's put that aside and look at this with some open eyes. I personnal...

BACKGROUND: <br>I do not pretend to be an expert on the Stone Maps so I am sure that I will make a mistake here and there which will create a lot of space for discussion. Hopefully, we will get those who know more than us to join in the discussion. <br> <br>Stone Map Description: <br>Heart Map, One ...

Ron, <br>I dropped the "the" from the address, and I got the "page not found" message. When I put it back in, I got here OK.

Just to let you all know this site is now <a href="http://www.lostdutchmangoldmine.com.">www.lostdutchmangoldmine.com.</a> The (the) has been dropped. One can still get there either way though.

OK. Not trying to pry, I just wasn't sure I was understanding you.

Hiker, <br> <br> It was more a gradual shift of my learning process. Noone ,as you put it got into my face.The things that I may have seen to convince me are bascically confidential.As Don Shade told me open your mind and accept new thoughts and purge alot of the old held on to ideas. I also refer y...

Correct. I'm talking to my webmaster about not losing past postings.

I think losing many (though not all) of the postings here would be a shame. There is information on the bulletin board that can not be found in any books on the subject. Perhaps archives is the way to go? <br> <br>P

Please do so. I'm sure there are people who look forward to the post.

I am glad to here there is some interest in one of my pet projects. I do not have a lot of knowledge on the subject but maybe we can help each other to understand the facts and maybe decide their authenticity. <br> <br>I will post a brief history of what I know from my travels in Mexico and research...

Ron, Thanks so much for pointing out that Mitchell had an account of the Lost Adams Diggings. I had forgotten that he had a write-up on it in his book. It is indeed interesting and supports the Ft. Apache vs. Ft. Wingate idea. Dobie's account and Mitchell's are different. I almost lean towrads Mitch...

Thanks, Ron.

Hi. <br> I would definitely recommend registration (as long as you make it clear that this info will not be used by/sold to third parties, like many sites do with their registrants). Registration might cut down the number of irresponsible posts, if ya'll know what I mean. <br> As far as loss of prev...

Thx for your input se&ntilde;or x. Your suggestion will be incorporated into the site in the not too distant future. <br> <br>I have also been thinking about changing the bulletin board code to one with more features, similar to the hikerarizona board. Possible drawbacks are loss of all existing...

To all, <br>I apologize for the poor quality of my submitted text, and I hope anyone cutting and pasting will improve it a little. I realized how lame it sounds that I "was in a hurry" on something so important, when I seem to have time to write these postings.