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Wichita Mountains Iron Door Mine
1600s, 1700s · near Lawton, OK
UnsolvedThe prize. Spanish gold behind an iron door
Where. near Lawton, OK
Status. Unsolved
Where. near Lawton, OK
Status. Unsolved
The account
Spanish miners are said to have sealed their gold behind a heavy iron door near the failed San Calixto mission. Abandoned workings were later found.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on near Lawton, OK.
- What you are chasing is Spanish gold behind an iron door. Work the documented record of Wichita Mountains Iron Door Mine back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs near Lawton, OK and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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