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The Breyfogle Mine
Lost 1860s · Death Valley, California
UnsolvedThe prize. A prospector's lost golden ledge
Where. Death Valley, California
Status. Unsolved
Where. Death Valley, California
Status. Unsolved
The account
Jacob Breyfogle staggered out of Death Valley with a hatful of rich gold ore and a story he could never retrace, and breyfogling became the desert word for chasing a mine you will never find.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Death Valley, California.
- What you are chasing is A prospector's lost golden ledge. Work the documented record of The Breyfogle Mine back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Death Valley, California and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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