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Cahuenga Pass Treasure
Buried 1864 ยท Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood, LA, CA
UnsolvedThe prize. ~$200K (1864)
Where. Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood, LA, CA
Status. Unsolved
Where. Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood, LA, CA
Status. Unsolved
The account
Loot tied to the Mexican government buried under a tree in the pass, now under freeways. A string of finders met odd deaths.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood, LA, CA.
- What you are chasing is ~$200K (1864). Work the documented record of Cahuenga Pass Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Cahuenga Pass, Hollywood, LA, CA and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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