Legends of The Old West

Following the Clues with Larry Hedrick​

Join host Larry Hedrick and our DP, David W. Jones, as they embark on an enthralling journey to uncover the secrets of the Lost Dutchman in the mystical Superstition Mountains. Delve into the captivating exploration as they decipher clues and navigate the rugged terrain in search of this legendary treasure. 8 mins, 3 secs long.


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You'll NEVER Guess What They Mined Here --- 2nd Largest Mine In USA​

The Boriana Mine is an abandon mine south of Kingman Arizona not far from Yucca Arizona. This mine was the second largest producer of tungsten in all of the United States. This mine had a small town which is now mostly a ghost town and the workings of the mine are now abandoned.

Whenever we think about old mines in Arizona we tend to think about either gold or copper. This mine however was a tungsten mine and of course never got that much recognition like many other noteable mines. However it should be noted that this tungsten mine was the leading producer in Arizona and was probably the second largest producer in the all of the united states.

Veteran prospectors knew about this prospect way back in the early 1900's but because it wasn't gold there wasn't a whole lot of interest. Then around 1914 a miner by the name of HarveyKlatsch and his son acquired the mine and began operations as the Yucca Tungsten Mine. This father and son team got in just at the right time because this was just prior to the start of the first world war. Within a year the price on tungsten rose to $125 per ton in support of the World War and production was ramped up and in 1918 the mine was Arizona's leading tungsten producer. However after the end of the war, tungsten prices fell and the mine shut down in 1919. In 1923 the company sold off its some equipment and abandoned the site.

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You can read about this gold rush at: http://lostmines.net/boriana-mine.html

Super RICH Ore Right On Surface --- So What Went WRONG???​

Apr 6, 2024

Old time prospectors knew about different deposits in this part of the country way back in the 1880s, but because this place was in the middle of nowhere and was a hostile and desolate environment, not a whole lot of work was done here. However in the early 1900s that all changed when mining around the town of Rhyolite started and being as this place was only about 20 some miles away, exploration started to get some traction out here.

There were actually three town sites in the district in the beginning — Furnace, Kunze, and Ramsey. These small settlements were not much more that tent camps and never had to much of a population base. Then in 1904 a couple of prospectors, Fred Birney and Phil Creasor were out looking for gold and came across some rich surface outcrops of copper in Greenwater Valley. These two men sent some samples off to be assayed and the next thing you know, Frederick Heinze a big time mining man who was known as the copper king from Butte Montana came down to see these outcrops for himself. These copper showings looked so promising that Heinze bought 16 claims right on the spot for $275,000. Of course with these new discoveries plus being close to Rhyolite, by 1906 a whole new mining boom had taken off.

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You can read about this gold rush at: http://lostmines.net/greenwater-calif...

Check out the Leadfield California Video here : https://youtu.be/XSIt0j5Antg

We Found an Charted Mine in the Superstitions #mysteriesofthesuperstitionmountains​

Join Larry Hedrick on an exciting journey as we venture into an uncharted mine nestled within the mysterious Superstition Mountains. This hidden gem bears striking resemblance to the legendary lost Dutchman mine, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a chapter of history shrouded in mystery and intrigue.

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5 Buried Treasures of Gold in Arizona --- One Will Make You FILTHY Rich!​

Apr 27, 2024 #losttreasure #buriedtreasure #treasurehunting
Of all the old west stories about lost treasures, Arizona seems to take top spot. Arizona was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, becoming a state on February 14, 1912. Prior to that time it was known as the real wild west where people came to seek their fortunes or hide from the law. During those early years Arizona saw hundreds of robberies, gun fights and hangings. It also has a lot of buried and hidden treasures still waiting to be found.

Stories about the lost superstition and the lost opata mine are quite well known but there are many other lesser known lost treasures that warrant a good look also. In this story we are going to look at what we think could be the top five lost and hidden lesser known treasures, where one of these lost treasures if found, could set you up for life.

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Hiking to Carney Mine/Bat Cave​

Apr 18, 2024
Join David Guggisberg on a breathtaking hike to the Carney Mine or Bat Cave through the stunning landscapes of the Superstition Mountains! Nestled near Apache Junction, Arizona, the Carney Springs Trail offers a perfect blend of accessibility and natural beauty.

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