Gary Holt, a Summit County resident, believes he may have found the Lost Josephine mine and a bounty that no other prior claimant to the mine has discovered. The mine, located by Hoyt’s Peak in the Uinta Mountains, Holt says is a low-sulfidation epithermal vent directly over the Hoyt Canyon fault line.
Today, the Uinta Mountains still provide natural resources like timber harvesting, hunting, and recreation. The range also provides water for surrounding communities as well as the Wasatch Front. Stories of lost Spanish gold mines and questions about its east-west orientation are just some of the mysteries of the Uinta Mountains.
Nov 03, 2005· Through their own exploration in the Uintas, Thomas and Caleb found other mines as well, bringing the total of what are known as the Lost Rhoades’ Mines
Aug 09, 2013· All area residents with ancestry in the Kamas valley claim that both Thomas Rhoades and his son Caleb were mining in the mountains. Most residents in Roosevelt near the backside of the Uintas believe the lost Rhoades Mine stories, especially the danger involved in attempting to find the gold; they know people who have disappeared.
volumes have been written about Uinta Mountain gold. Regardless of their veracity or of any lack of real evidence, the stories of Old Spanish gold mines in the Uinta Mountains have attracted many optimistic prospectors since the 1800’s. Undoubtedly inspired by tales of immense riches just waiting to be discovered. Prospectors never seem
Nov 26, 1989· Old-timers say that somewhere in the Uinta Mountains are seven mines lined with rich, unbelievably pure gold that supplied the Aztecs with their treasures and spawned rumors about the seven golden cities of Cibola sought by early Spanish explorers. Legend says that early Utah Indian chiefs who converted to Mormonism allowed Brigham Young to appoint one messenger Thomas
Apr 17, 2018· The Lost Rhoades Gold Mines consist of 7 caverns in the Uinta Mountains opened and worked by the early Spanish explorers. The location of the mines were given to an early settler named Brigham Young who entrusted Thomas Rhoades to retrieve gold for the Mormon church. Thomas Rhoades became ill and handed this duty down []
An adventurous treasure hunter claims he has found a legendary lost gold mine in the mountains of northeastern Utah a $1.7billion bonanza first discovered by Spanish priests in 1650 that has
Oct 28, 2009· Discussion of mines found or located in the Uinta's 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. "While living there we found and worked a very rich gold mine. We secured much gold. "After finishing her story the old woman gave us a map of the country which located the mine in the Lake Fork mountain and indicating the trail from the Indian ford across
Jul 06, 2016· Campbell sells some coins that were minted in 1858, ostensibly from “Lost Rhoades Mine gold,” which have the chemical signature of gold from the Rocky Mountain region. These coins start at $25,000 for a $5 piece. Roughly 15 books have been written about the Lost Rhoades Mine, and its prestige is nearly as great as the Flying Dutchman Mine
Nov 26, 1989· Old-timers say that somewhere in the Uinta Mountains are seven mines lined with rich, unbelievably pure gold that supplied the Aztecs with their treasures and spawned rumors about the seven golden cities of Cibola sought by early Spanish explorers. Legend says that early Utah Indian chiefs who converted to Mormonism allowed Brigham Young to appoint one messenger Thomas
volumes have been written about Uinta Mountain gold. Regardless of their veracity or of any lack of real evidence, the stories of Old Spanish gold mines in the Uinta Mountains have attracted many optimistic prospectors since the 1800’s. Undoubtedly inspired by tales of immense riches just waiting to be discovered. Prospectors never seem
Jul 24, 2018· The Lost Josephine Mine Utah, Uinta Mountain’s near Hoyt Peak Estimated worth today $150,000,00.00 + The Josephine de Martinique is supported by historical evidence in the church and civil archives.
Lost Rhoades gold mine. At one point Caleb asked the U.S. government for the mining rights to an area in the Uinta Mountains. supposedly found the gold mines in the mountains but were
Oct 28, 2009· Discussion of mines found or located in the Uinta's 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. "While living there we found and worked a very rich gold mine. We secured much gold. "After finishing her story the old woman gave us a map of the country which located the mine in the Lake Fork mountain and indicating the trail from the Indian ford across
Dec 19, 2016· The gold-plated Angel Moroni statue, atop the Salt Lake LDS Temple. By Lynn Arave UTAH is full of myths and legends. from the Bear Lake Monster, to Bigfoot and various haunted places, yet none is more mysterious than the lost Rhodes Gold Mine. This mine was supposedly used to gain the gold to coat the Angel Moroni statue, on the top of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus
Aug 03, 2018· Then after some years, it is believed that Rhoades discovered some stones in the Uinta Mountains, which had some similarities with those he had seen and extracted gold from in California. Also Read: Rockhounding in Utah for Topaz, Geodes and More. And: The White Cliffs Lost Gold Mine in Utah . Agriculture Over 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.The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona.There have been many stories about how to find the mine, and each year people search for the mine.
The lost Dutchman Gold mine is generally believed to be somewhere near or in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. The Supers are east northeast of Phoenix. First you drive to the outskirts of Phoenix and find Apache Junction, then pick up the old Apache Trail (route88) and go about 35 miles to Tortilla Flat, site of the old stage coach
In the book, "The Gold of Carre-Shinob", Kerry Boren describes the hardships and awesome sights that he and his cousin experienced while searching for the gold of Carre-Shinob and other numerous mines in the Uinta Mountains. Wether you are inclined to believe the accounts of Mr. Boren or not is irrelavant; at least claims concerning official
Mar 21, 2018· Gold flakes flow through northern Utah’s rivers and streams, especially those near lead, silver and zinc mines. You’re not likely to find large nuggets or make a fortune, but as you sift
Spanish mining in the Great Basin region. Lost Treasures on the Old Spanish Trail, interest in the old Spanish mines of the Wasatch Mountains has literally exploded. Many who earned their livelihood beyond the trail's end when they were young, sheepherders, cowboys, timbermen and prospectors, have
Jan 01, 2006· Lost Spanish Gold? Sacred Indian Gold? Fairy tale or myth, Thomas and Caleb Rhoades, Brigham Young, Chief Walkara and others all play a role in this retelling of the granddaddy of all of Utah's lost mines and treasures. Illustrated with b&w historical photographs on nearly every page along with 19 treasure maps and diagrams. The famous treasure
THE LOST RHOADS MINE By Twila Van Leer Was Thomas Rhoads the richest man in Utah Territory? Did he and his family have fabulous gold mines in the Uinta Mountains and private information about gold caches abandoned by Spanish miners who antedated Escalante and Dominguez? Was he a substantial contributor to the Deseret Mint, underwriting almost
Aug 03, 2018· Then after some years, it is believed that Rhoades discovered some stones in the Uinta Mountains, which had some similarities with those he had seen and extracted gold from in California. Also Read: Rockhounding in Utah for Topaz, Geodes and More. And: The White Cliffs Lost Gold Mine in Utah . Agriculture Over Gold
Jan 01, 2006· Lost Spanish Gold? Sacred Indian Gold? Fairy tale or myth, Thomas and Caleb Rhoades, Brigham Young, Chief Walkara and others all play a role in this retelling of the granddaddy of all of Utah's lost mines and treasures. Illustrated with b&w historical photographs on nearly every page along with 19 treasure maps and diagrams. The famous treasure
Mar 21, 2018· Gold flakes flow through northern Utah’s rivers and streams, especially those near lead, silver and zinc mines. You’re not likely to find large nuggets or make a fortune, but as you sift
Spanish mining in the Great Basin region. Lost Treasures on the Old Spanish Trail, interest in the old Spanish mines of the Wasatch Mountains has literally exploded. Many who earned their livelihood beyond the trail's end when they were young, sheepherders, cowboys, timbermen and prospectors, have
For over 100 years men have hunted and prospected the valleys and slopes in the Uinta mountains. Many have lost a fortune looking and other have lost their lives. It is said that the mine is so well hidden that you could be standing right on top of the entrance and never even now it.
THE LOST RHOADS MINE By Twila Van Leer Was Thomas Rhoads the richest man in Utah Territory? Did he and his family have fabulous gold mines in the Uinta Mountains and private information about gold caches abandoned by Spanish miners who antedated Escalante and Dominguez? Was he a substantial contributor to the Deseret Mint, underwriting almost
No one was ever able to follow the Indian into the desert to discover his secret gold mine. Later, after the Indian died in a fight, $4,000 worth of gold was found in his bunk. The Lost Dutchman Mine. There is another lost mine, equally as famous as the Pegleg mine, which has crazed the minds of prospectors and treasure seekers for years.
Hundreds of “lost mine” stories have been localized everywhere over the West. The richest always was somewhere out in the desert, beyond water, or within almost inaccessible mountains, where wild Indians guarded the golden secret handed down to them by their forefathers. Of course, most of these tales were merely inventions or distorted dreams.
Jul 18, 2015· Most of the western mountain states have legends of a “lost cabin mine” where a fortune in gold was found and then lost. There is a story of a lost cabin mine in Colorado,and one in the Black Hills, but probably the most interesting and famous one centers around the Bighorn mountains of Wyoming and Montana.
The general area southwest of Salt Lake City has fine gold in the creeks near the Bingham Mine in the Oquirrh Mountains. In addition to lode mining, many placers have been exploited in this area. Johnson Creek and Recapture Creeks in the Abajo Mountains. Gold has been found in the Colorado River, but it is extremely fine and requires great care
Sep 20, 2017· LOST GOLD MINES IN CALIFORNIA. Whether these tales of lost mines are fact or fiction, their legends are still alive for hopeful prospectors of California. Cement Gold Mine of Mammoth Mountain. Goose Egg Mine of El Dorado County. Kanaka Jack’s Mine in Mother Lode Country. Gunsight Mine of Death Valley. Lost Pegleg Mine
In his book Unsolved Mysteries of the Old West, Jameson asserts the claim that Ben Sublett found a rich crop of gold ore in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas in the 1880s has been verified.The location of this mine, though, has been a subject of debate since Sublett’s death in 1892. Sublett says he found a canyon amongst the limestone cliffs in the Texas desert where a simple “rake of
Sep 22, 2020· Lost Ewing Mine: TREASURE: Highly-enriched mine of copper. SYNOPSIS: Somewhere in the Brown’s Hole area, perhaps south of Home Mountain, is where an Englishman named Jessie Ewing made a rich strike of copper, so rich that is assayed up to $5,000 to the ton, which was an incredible amount of money given that he made the strike and built his cabin on the site in 1868.
Jul 28, 2008· Mormon historians suggest that the mines are repositories of the weatlh of the Lamanites referred to in the Book of Mormon. Regardless of what may be fact and what may be fiction, the legend of the Lost Rhoads Gold Mines is an exciting tale replete with mystery, myth, and tales of fabulous wealth.
The general area southwest of Salt Lake City has fine gold in the creeks near the Bingham Mine in the Oquirrh Mountains. In addition to lode mining, many placers have been exploited in this area. Johnson Creek and Recapture Creeks in the Abajo Mountains. Gold has been found in the Colorado River, but it is extremely fine and requires great care
May 09, 2015· The exact location of the mine has been lost ever since. But, Forest Service Archeologist Tom Flanagan, says the the myth of the Lost Josephine Mine being in northeast Utah is nothing but a fairy tale. ‘If we had those kinds of gold mines in the Uintas (Mountains), I’d be a
Get-rich-quick schemes are as American as the Fourth of July. Long before Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and grifter-socialite Anna Delvey, we had the Gold Rush — and even today, plenty of Americans are still fixated on an either long-lost or fictional gold mine in Arizona's Superstition Mountains.For more than a century, adventurous souls have sought the Lost Dutchman Mine, and
No one was ever able to follow the Indian into the desert to discover his secret gold mine. Later, after the Indian died in a fight, $4,000 worth of gold was found in his bunk. The Lost Dutchman Mine. There is another lost mine, equally as famous as the Pegleg mine, which has crazed the minds of prospectors and treasure seekers for years.
The Legend of Perry Shults and the Lost Smoky Mountain Gold Mine in Greenbrier Here at Greenbrier Campground, we love sharing local history with our visitors. Before the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Greenbrier area was home to a thriving community of people whose ancestors first settled in the region in the mid
Apr 23, 2009· There is a tale about long lost Spanish Gold Mines in the High Uinta Mountians. As well as long lost Mormon gold mines. You can find several books at Borders here in Utah about it, very interesting! There have been swords and artifacts found to support the legend. Here is
Sep 20, 2017· LOST GOLD MINES IN CALIFORNIA. Whether these tales of lost mines are fact or fiction, their legends are still alive for hopeful prospectors of California. Cement Gold Mine of Mammoth Mountain. Goose Egg Mine of El Dorado County. Kanaka Jack’s Mine in Mother Lode Country. Gunsight Mine of Death Valley. Lost Pegleg Mine
In his book Unsolved Mysteries of the Old West, Jameson asserts the claim that Ben Sublett found a rich crop of gold ore in the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas in the 1880s has been verified.The location of this mine, though, has been a subject of debate since Sublett’s death in 1892. Sublett says he found a canyon amongst the limestone cliffs in the Texas desert where a simple “rake of
Nov 21, 1997· The Lost Mine of the Greenhorn Mountains, just east of the Wet Mountain Valley; Henry Sefton’s Treasure, on the east side of the Sangres; The fabled Huajatolla Gold, on the Spanish Peaks; Jack Simpson’s Lost Mine, on Silver Mountain, east of La Veta, Colo. The Jasper Lost Mine, near Red Wing; Juan Carlos’ Lost Gold, on the Blanca Massif
Jul 28, 2008· Mormon historians suggest that the mines are repositories of the weatlh of the Lamanites referred to in the Book of Mormon. Regardless of what may be fact and what may be fiction, the legend of the Lost Rhoads Gold Mines is an exciting tale replete with mystery, myth, and tales of fabulous wealth.
Many people still actively search for the Lost Rhoads Gold Mines, and several books about the mystery have been written, both by descendants of Thomas Rhoads and independent historians. Some have surmised that the ancient Seven Cities of Cibola refer to the mines of Carre-Shinob.
Placer mining in Utah began in 1864 at Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake County. One minor deposit was reportedly found before this discovery at Gold Hill in the Deep Creek Mountains (Clifton district, Tooele County) in 1858 but Indians are said to have driven away the early prospectors here.
Oct 07, 2019· Every summer for the past decade, Adam Palmer, 39, has spent weeks scouring the mountains near Pitt Lake, B.C., in search of a mythic lost mine known as Slumach's gold.
Oct 19, 2017· Since the early 1840s, The Cowboy State had been rumored to be rich in gold, and some people flocking west during the California Gold Rush stopped to try their luck at mining in Wyoming. Up in the mountains along a creek that fed into the Bighorn, Hurlbert and his buddies struck it rich.
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