The Diggings of Lost Adams

The story of the Lost Adams Diggings, one of the Southwest's most enduring treasure legends. Covers the man behind the legend, the rugged terrain of the region, the discovery and betrayal narrative, historical record analysis, geological insights into the likely location, and the generations of adventurers who have searched for the fabled gold deposit. The Lost Adams Diggings represent the archetypal Southwestern gold legend—a rich placer discovery, a deadly ambush, and a location that has defied rediscovery for over a century. This book gives you the complete historical background and the geological context needed to conduct your own informed search.