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Butch Cassidy's Buried Loot
c. 1890s, 1900s · Wind River Mts, near Lander, WY
UnsolvedThe prize. An iron pot of stolen gold
Where. Wind River Mts, near Lander, WY
Status. Unsolved
Where. Wind River Mts, near Lander, WY
Status. Unsolved
The account
Legend says the outlaw buried his robbery gold in an iron pot near Lander, marking trees with mule shoes, until the marked trees burned.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Wind River Mts, near Lander, WY.
- What you are chasing is An iron pot of stolen gold. Work the documented record of Butch Cassidy's Buried Loot back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Wind River Mts, near Lander, WY and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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