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Lost Rhoades Mine
1850s, 80s ยท Uinta Mountains, UT
UnsolvedThe prize. A fabulously rich gold vein
Where. Uinta Mountains, UT
Status. Unsolved
Where. Uinta Mountains, UT
Status. Unsolved
The account
Ute chief Wakara supposedly led Thomas Rhoades to a secret mine whose gold minted early Mormon coins. The location died with him.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Uinta Mountains, UT.
- What you are chasing is A fabulously rich gold vein. Work the documented record of Lost Rhoades Mine back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Uinta Mountains, UT and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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