|
|
|
|
|
|
Contact: ![zenseeker [at] hotmail [dot] com](EmailImage.gif)
Treasure Maps
| Intro |
The hunt for treasure has been the motivation for many a true real life adventures and undoubtedly many more adventure stories and backyard play themes. And at the center of many of these adventures were clues or the cryptic treasure map that will show you the way. The tome of wikipedia suggests that secret treasure maps are really more of a work of fiction than something that exists in real life. And when you think about this, it makes complete sense. As if you have a secret map or clues to invaluable treasure, wouldn't you keep knowledge of this to yourself or perhaps a very select small group that could assist you in recovering the treasure?
There have been many epic treasure hunts and quests throughout time and that fund expensive expeditions and/or brought men to distant corners of the earth in search of fame and fortune. These are but a few to stir up one's imagination.
Copper Scroll
The Copper Scroll is one of the earliest known instances of a buried treasure map of sorts. It was recovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls near Qumran in the West Bank in 1952. It lists 63 locations with detailed directions pointing to hidden treasures of gold and silver.
Pirates Treasure
There have been many successful pirates of old (and unfortunately new) who plundered and accumulated an immense fortune. Some of these treasures have gone lost and may be buried away somewhere waiting to be discovered. See wikipedia for more information on Piracy.
Captain Joseph Stratton
Captain Stratton was the British commander of the Prince Eugene. He technically wasn't a pirate, but was known to sell goods to mathematically challenged pirates at an incredible markup. And after trading rum with pirates in the Caribbean, he buried his gold near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. One of his crew, Morgan Miles, turned him in to the authorities and it is possible that his gold is still out there somewhere.
Captain Francis Drake
English pirate Francis Drake sacked the Spanish colony at Nombre de Dios, Colón Province on the Panama Coast in June 1572. In April of 1573, he ambushed a Spanish Silver Train (mule convoy) near Nombre de Dios carrying a fortune in precious metals. He buried his treasure and went to find his ship. He later returned and recovered his loot. But did he get all of it?
Captain William Kidd
Scottish pirate Captain Kidd is one of the most notorious pirates of all time. He plundered the Quedah Merchant and buried his treasure near Long Island, New York. Some of Kidd's treasure was located on Gardiner's Island in a spot known as Cherry Tree Field. This was removed by Governor Bellomont and sent to England to be used as evidence against him. There is much speculation that Kidd's mass fortune of treasure might still be buried out there somewhere.
Captain Christopher Condent
Christopher Condent (aka Billy One-Hand) was an English pirate born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. During his adventures, he captured a large Dutch warship and renamed it the Fiery Dragon. He was very successful in his years as a pirate and amassed an unprecedented collection of cross-cultural treasure. The Fiery Dragon caught fire and sunk off the coast of Sainte-Marie, Madagascar in 1721. It is believed to be more recently found by underwater archaeological explorer Barry Clifford around 1999/2000. But where is all that treasure? Could it be buried somewhere other that under the waters of Madagascar?
Secret Places
El Dorado
El Dorado (aka "Lost City of Gold", Manoa) is a place of unimaginable mineral riches of gold and precious stones. It was sought after first by the Spanish Conquistadors and has eluded later explorers. There were many accounts by South American Natives of a place of abundant gold and stones and the special gold rituals that were shared with some of the new Old World explorers. The first European mention of El Dorado is by Diego de Ordaz's lieutenant Martinez, who claimed to have been rescued from shipwreck, conveyed inland, and entertained by "El Dorado" himself in 1531. Later in 1541 Governor Gonzalo Pizarro, his nephew Francisco de Orellana, 340 soldiers and about 4000 natives departed from Quito, Ecuador in a famous yet disastrous expedition towards the Amazon Basin. Many of this soldier and natives would die from hunger, disease, and periodic attacks by hostile natives, including attacks from a tribe of female warriors. The Amazon river was discovered and named after the Amazon female warriors, but El Dorado remained hidden from discovery.
Juan Martinez was the munitions master on board a Spanish ship exploring the Caroni River that branched off from the Orinoco at San Thome. After the party's gunpowder stores exploded, he was left behind in an open canoe as punishment for this accident. Martinez claimed to have met friendly Indians, who blindfolded him for days and led him to their kingdom, called Manoa, where everything in the royal palace was made of gold. Martinez said that riches had been given to him as a departing gift, but they had been stolen by Indians on his way back.
In 1595, English Sir Walter Raleigh and his party set out to find Manoa. He spent weeks sailing along the Orinoco River and claimed that he came in close proximity to Manoa. He returned to England with exotic flora and fauna and some blue-tinged rocks that hinted of great ore deposits. He also told stories of a tribe of headless, club-wielding warriors with eyes and mouths on their torsos and wrote The Discovery of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empire of Guyana with a Relation to the Great and Golden City of Manoa. Raleigh claimed that location of the city of Manoa was on Lake Parime far up the Orinoco River in Guyana, behind a mountain range and produced a very detailed map to its location. A second expedition by Raleigh proved fruitless and he came to a sad ending once he returned to the greatly disappointed and financially ill stricken England.
Some feel that the stories of El Dorado are local legends of the pre-1480 Chibcha people who mined gold in the Andes and had similar rituals to that of legendary El Dorado himself. But perhaps the legendary city is still hidden in the mountains or jungles of South America.
Atlantis
Atlantis (Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, "island of Atlas") is mentioned by Plato, and describes a place that sank into the ocean "in a single day and night of misfortune". Some stories describe Atlantis as a technologically advanced civilization that was destroyed or hidden away from the rest of the world. There is still debate regarding whether Atlantis was just a story or a real place in time that was swallowed up by water. Many books and stories are written about Atlantis, and it would be quite the find should one locate it.
Fountain of Youth
Fountain of Youth (aka "Water of Life") is a legendary spring that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters. Various stories regarding this spring have circulated for many centuries. Early mention of the Fountain of Youth appears in works by Herodotus (5th century BC), the Alexander romance (3rd century), and the stories of Prester John (12th century). Later mention of a fountain of youth was shared by the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean during the Age of Exploration, who spoke of the restorative powers of the water in the mythical land of Bimini.
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León set out to find the waters of Bimini in 1513 in what is now considered Florida. This fountain still remains undiscovered or secret to the rest of the world.
Lost Mines
Lost mines are a very popular form of lost treasure legend. The mine involved is usually of a high-value commodity such as gold, silver, or diamonds. Often there is a map (sometimes called a "waybill") purportedly showing the location of the mine. Common reasons given for the mines being lost include:
The mine is discovered and worked by a recluse who refuses to divulge the location, and dies without revealing the location.
The mine is worked by native peoples who refuse to divulge the location to others.
The mineral deposit is discovered in a remote location, and upon returning to the area the discoverer cannot find it again.
The discoverer dies of hunger, thirst, or exposure shortly after discovering the deposit, and his body is found with rich ore specimens in his possession.
The discoverers are killed by hostile natives. Sometimes the natives cover up the entrance to the mine.
In Spanish colonies in the New World, many lost mines were supposedly worked under the direction of Jesuit priests before their sudden expulsion in 1767.
Some lost mine legends have a historical basis; some have none. But the lure of lost mine legends is attested by the many books on the subject, and the popularity of publications such as Lost Treasure magazine.
Tombs
Tombs have been a major source of "archeological" interest, as they often contain prized artifacts often made of valuable materials and potentially mass fortunes. Just think of what awaits within the great Egyptian pyramids or secret sand covered tombs of Egypt or China. Imagine discovering the Mausoleum of Qinshihuang hidden in Xi'an with its secret city guarded by its terra cotta army and the many treasures that still have note been discovered. Imagine the riches within the tomb of the great pharaohs as you, the first archeologist or tomb raider, gets past the many deadly booby traps that await your arrival.
Religious and Mystical Artifacts
These have been sought after my many. Beyond the potential for mystical powers, owning these may give greater creditability to your cause or leadership in just about anything, assuming that those following or fearing you respects the religion backing the artifact.
Holy Grail
The Holy Grail would be the one of the greatest and most valued religious artifacts of all time to possess. It is a dish, plate, or cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and said to possess miraculous powers. It has been hidden and perhaps guarded for centuries and would be immensely difficult to obtain. To make it even more difficult, legend has it that you must be worthy to be in its presence. So even if you were able to locate the Holy Grail you may not be able to obtain or use it as it can only be fully realized by those who prepare themselves spiritually.
Philosophers' Stone
The philosophers' stone (Latin: lapis philosophorum) is a legendary alchemical substance, said to be capable of turning base metals, especially lead, into gold. It was also believed by some to be an elixir of life, useful for rejuvenation and possibly for achieving immortality. For a good deal of time, it was the most sought-after goal in Western alchemy, meditated upon by alchemists like Sir Isaac Newton, Nicolas Flamel, and Frater Albertus. T
Elixir of Immortality
This elixir has many names and is believed to be a legendary potion, or drink, that grants the drinker eternal life or eternal youth. The elixir of life was also said to be able to create life. Many practitioners of alchemy from many different lands have pursued it. It is related to the myths of Enoch, Thoth, and Hermes Trismegistus, all of whom in various tales are said to have drunk "the white drops" (liquid gold) and thus achieved immortality. It is also associated with the Qur'an's Al Khidr ('The Green Man'), and is mentioned in one of the Nag Hammadi texts.
In the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang sent Taoist alchemist Xu Fu with 500 young men and 500 young women to the eastern seas to find the elixir, but he never came back. Perhaps he and his party found it and are still hidden in China, hording the elixir to themselves.
Other
There are many stories with treasure as part of the theme. There are also many stories that are copied from other stories that have treasure as a theme.
| Nibelungenlied | evil dwarves who had a magical but cursed treasure of gold |
| The Hobbit | massed treasure of dragon Smaug in Lonely Mountain |
| The treasure of Monte Cristo (1844) | Inheritance of the Count of Spada |
| Treasure Island (1882, 1934) | Map with treasure caches of pirate Captain J Flint |
| King of California (2007) | long-lost treasure of Spanish explorer Father Juan Florismarte Torres in river running under a Costco |
| The Maltese Falcon (1930) | the Maltese Falcon |
| The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) | Buried gold of miners |
| The Treasure series (1958) | |
| Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) | Arc of the Covenant |
| Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) | Mystic stones in India |
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | The Holy Grail |
| The Goonies (1985) | One-Eyed Willy's Treasure |
| National Treasure (2004) | an massed treasure once protected by the Knights Templar and hidden by the Freemasons |
| National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) | Native American city of gold, Cíbola. The Book of Secrets would also be a treasure in itself |
| One Piece | the world's ultimate treasure known as the One Piece |
| Fool's Gold (2008) | Treasure of the Spanish galleon Aurelia |
| Into the Blue (2005) | Sunken treasure (ship) and cocaine (airplane) |
| It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) | Buried money |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) | Chest of Cortez containing cursed Aztec treasure on Isla de Muerta ("Island of Death") |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Dead Man's Chest containing his beating heart on Davy Jones Isla Cruces ("Crosses Island") |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Complicated plot involving search for Dead Man's Chest and at the very end the Fountain of Youth |
| The Secret of the Unicorn | A hunt for three parchments with the coordinates for treasure |
| Red Rackham's Treasure | Sequel to The Secret of the Unicorn |
| The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn (2011) motion capture 3-D film | |
| Treasure: In Search of the Golden Horse (1984, film, book) | A puzzle book and film with a real life hidden treasure that must be found by May 26, 1989 |
| The Dark Tower Series | Search for the Dark Tower |
| Perceval, the Story of the Grail | The 12 century first introduced to the world the the quest for the Holy Grail in King Author's world |
| Dungeon and Dragons | Just about every Dungeons and Dragons and similar role playing game involved a quest for treasure or some special artifacts such as magical weapons and spell books. |
There are several ways of making your own treasure map. You can use an assortment of materials, depending on how "authentic" you would like to make your map. The hardest part of map making is reading over the material above to create a good storyline regarding the map itself. Once you have ideas, you can just draw out what you want, age the map and voila, you're done.
How to Make a Pirates Treasure Map for Children
How to Make an Authentic Looking Treasure Map
Bing Destination Maps adds cool “Treasure Map” sketch feature Find your booty with Bing treasure maps
Take a Look From Above - Treasure Maps
shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?searchterm=treasure+map Many images of maps
The Carta marina (Latin "map of the sea" or "sea map"), created by Olaus Magnus in the 16th century, is the earliest map of the Nordic countries that gives details and placenames. The first know copy was made up of 9 blocks of wood.
It is not a treasure map per se, but has many wonderful drawings that can be barrowed for your own map.
kb.se/samlingarna/digitala/kartor/carta-marina
Make A Treasure Map From A Paper Bag
How to Make aPirate Treasure Map
"Treasure Map" by Etty ´Naera´ van Urk
I hate nonlinearity in games. - Page 8
Treasure Map Coloring Page & Activity
Specialty Prints - Themed Apparel for Restaurants, Niche and Specialty Shops
The Agency of Mapping: Acts of War
galeriesyn.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/pirate-themed-workshop-at-galerie-synesthesie/#wpcom-carousel-59
galeriesyn.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/pirate-themed-workshop-at-galerie-synesthesie/treasure-map/
The Agency of Mapping: Acts of War
Elephants on the Wall - Pirates
Pirate Pete's Treasure Map-6' tall x 8' wide-Transfer Paper
Personalized Pirate Large DIY Treasure Map Mural
Personalized Pirate DIY Treasure Map Mural
Elephants On The Wall - Pirate Pete's Treasure Map D-I-Y Paint-A-Mural
Who Else Wants to do a Treasure Map? Envision Your Future on the New Moon
This one is for sale and has some nice illustration components such as the cannibals, reef, sea monster and mountain archway.
istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-3404014-detailed-pirate-treasure-map.php
Here is a tutorial on drawing a Treasure Map. This one has several very ominously named locations.
waynetullyfantasyart.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-draw-and-create-treasure-map.html
waynetullyfantasyart.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-draw-and-create-treasure-map_13.html
A simple and elegant map invitation.
Here is a customizable map - simply rearrange and stack the icons and add some island boarders and you are done.
shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?searchterm=treasure+map#id=83625421
shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?searchterm=treasure+map#id=83506603
Many of our favorite movies had a treasure map and we the viewers were able to get glimpses of it during the hunt. Some of the original props are for sale, as well as the many reproductions, to include the many homemade versions out there. Some of the homemade reproductions are more "real" than the original props themselves.
Indiana Jones
OTHER INDIANA JONES PROPS - Raider's Map to the Chachapoyan Temple
Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981), Map to the Chachapoyan Temple replica
Raider's Map to the Chachapoyan Temple
OTHER INDIANA JONES PROPS - Treasure Map to the Peacock's Eye
Treasure Map to the Peacock's Eye Prop Replica
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV) (1992), Treasure Map To The Peacock's Eye (Andyana Jones)
There are many Indy enthusiasts that have taken on the challenge of recreating the Grail Diary use in or based on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. "Hero" versions are prop replicas, sometimes even including cue cards. "Story" version of the diary may include drawing and text not included in the movie, but may have been in a real diary documenting the hunt for the Grail during Henry Jones, Sr.'s lifetime.
More info on the Grail Diary can be found on our Grail Diary Site.
Carta de Oxley
imageshack oxlttrbluerayuu0.jpg indianajones.es 7836
ggpht DSC01541.JPG indianajones.es 7836
The Goonies
The Goonies One-Eyed Willy's Map
Goonies Treasure Map Prop Replica
Zorro
MASK OF ZORROProp “Treasure Map” of the El Dorado mine
Lord of the Rings
Red Book of Westmarch - ooh
Treasure Island
Movie Prop
http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/210952/Treasure-Island-Movie-Clip-Flint-s-Map.html
http://sistersuffragette.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/treasure-island-1950/
Book Map
http://www.kellscraft.com/treasureislandmap.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Treasure_Island_Map_over_Treasure_Island.png
Book inspiration map
http://www.candlelightstories.com/storybooks/treasure-island/
If you are looking for a potentially interesting prefabricated gift or want ideas for your DIY project, or story, there there are several sources of printed treasure maps and stories.
A Descriptive List of TREASURE MAPS and CHARTS
1. ANNAND, GEORGE. A chart of the Spanish Main. Here lie millions in sunken gold. Boston, Mass. [Boston Herald Traveler Corp.] 1933. Ca. 1:10,700,000. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. Negative photostat. Reproduced from map illustrating article by A Hyatt Verrill, entitled "Fishing for Gold on the Ocean's Floor," in The Boston Herald, Sunday, July 30, 1933, section B, p. 4.
G4391.E75 1933.A5a Map 55-573
Map of the Caribbean area from southern Florida to Panama and Trinidad, with drawings of a burning ship and a treasure chest, and indicating, by notes on the face of the map, 10 locations of sunken treasure, with dates, 1610-1812. "The chart that started the treasure hunt." This map may be reproduced without special written permission from The Boston Herald.
2. ARIZONA. Development Board. Treasure map [of Arizona. Phoenix, Ariz., 1962?] Ca. 1:3,600,000. 11 x 9 in. col. Title on outside when folded: Map of legendary lost treasure of Arizona. Texts on verso under titles: "Search for Gold" and "Lost Treasures." The latter text lists four bibliographies.
G4331.E75 1962.A7
Locates, by name and symbol on the map, some 18 sites of lost treasure, without dates. The text on the verso contains references to events of 1539 and 1689. Available from State of Arizona Development Board, (1521 West Jefferson St., Phoenix).
3. ARROWSMITH, JOHN. Map of Texas, compiled from surveys recorded in the Land Office of Texas, and other official surveys. London, 1843. Facsimile. [Rye, N.Y., Foul Anchor Archives? 19-?] Ca. 1:4,000,000 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. Contains inset map of central and southwestern United States and northern Mexico, in lower right corner of sheet. Ca. 1:42,900,000. 4 1/2 x 4 in.
G4030 19-.A7
A legend of recent origin contains symbols for forts, mines, missions, and ghost towns. Available from Foul Anchor [Archives] (Rye, N.Y.).
4. ASSOCIATED PRESS. [Where to find pirate gold. Map of most of the world, from Indochina in the west to Greece in the east. New York, 1952] Ca. 1:228,000,000. 8 x 9 in.
Title from accompanying text by Gene Handsaker. Main map surrounded by 12 inset maps of miscellaneous areas, at various scales, and a drawing of an open treasure chest. Each inset map, 11 7/8 x 11 3/8 in., included in above dimensions. Text: three mimeographed sheets, each 14 x 8 1/2 in.
G3201.E75 1952.A8 Map 55-397
Shows 12 locations of sunken or buried treasure, which are keyed by letters to the inset maps and to descriptive and historical notes in the accompanying text. These notes include circumstances of sinkings, values, and dates, 1588- [1942]. Written permission to reproduce this map and text may be requested from Mr. M. J. Wing (Associated Press, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.).
5. ATTEBERY, JAMES DAVID. [Map of the Superstition Mountains in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Ariz. Osceola, Mo.] c1954. Ca. 1:180,000. 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. Black print on cream-colored background. On verso: A Story of the Superstition Mountains: Fact and Legend.
G4332.S9 1954.A8
A considerable number of place names appear on the map. Line symbols with names indicate the "Apache Trail," "San Carlos Indian Trail," and "Trail of Spaniards and Indians." Other trails are shown by line symbol without name. The map pertains to an area renowned in lost mine and treasure lore.
Available from Mr. James D. Attebery (St. Clair County Historical Society, Osceola, Mo.). $1.00
6. AUSTIN, WILSON. The lost Dutchman gold mine of the Superstition Mountains [in Pinal and Maricopa Counties, Ariz.] Phoenix, Ariz., c1960. Ca. 1:32,000. 22 1/2 x 34 in. Blue-line print. Pictorial map.
G4332.S9 1960.A8
Contains several place names. Line symbols with names indicate the "Apache Trail," "Charlebois Trail," and "Block Mesa Trail." Other trails are shown by line symbol without name. At the bottom of the map are short texts pertaining to "Superstition Mountain" and "The Dutchman Jacob Waltz (Walzer) . . ." Townships north and south and ranges east of the meridian are indicated.
Available from Wilson Austin Surveys and Maps (P.O. Box 728, Phoenix 85001).
7. AUSTIN, WILSON. Phoenix, Ariz., c1960. Ca. 1:47,000. 15 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4332.59 1960.A81
Contains same information as blue-line print in above entry.
Available from Wilson Austin Surveys and Maps (no. 6). $1.50
8. AUSTIN, WILSON. Tombstone [Arizona] and surrounding territory in the era of silver and Wyatt Earp. Phoenix, Ariz., c1961. Ca. 1:45,000. 19 x 12 in. col. Pictorial map. On sheet 19 x 24 in., which also contains: map, entitled, The Historic Section of Town,Ca. 1:2250, 7 x 11 1/2 in., with index listing sites and buildings; texts entitled, Tombstone and Oct. 26, 1881 The Gun Fight at OK Corral; and illustration, Tombstone Hills.
G4334.T65 1961.A8
The main map lists 9 "famous mines" and the secondary map, 43 historic sites, mainly buildings, with designations of their locations on the face of the map. Pictorial illustration appears in the background of the main map and a picture of "Tombstone Hills" is in the lower right corner of the sheet.
Available from Wilson Austin Surveys and Maps (no.6). $2.00
9. BERKHOLZ, MARY FRANCES. Treasure map of the Great Mojave Desert. West-Central desert edition, with 36 detailed maps of outstanding gem and mineral collecting localities for rock-hounds, nature lovers, desert travelers: A guide map to gems, minerals, artifacts, scenic wonders, wildflowers, ghost towns, recreation. New rev., 2d ed. Mentone, Calif., Gembooks. (c1962 by Don MacLachlan) Ca. 1:495,000. 22 x 35 in. col. Included in above dimensions are the main map, 17 1/2 x 25 in., and 10 smaller maps of various scales and sizes. On verso: 26 smaller maps of various scales and sizes. Related texts accompany the maps.
G4362.M63 1962.B4
The legend on the main map contains symbols, including specific symbols for locating on the face of the map the following: "Good gem and mineral collecting areas," "Ghost towns," "Mines where good mineral specimens may be collected," and "Uranium localities." The texts accompanying the 36 smaller maps contain information on "What to collect" in the various areas covered by the maps and on road conditions and camping facilities.
Available from Mrs. Mary Frances Berkholz Strong (Route 1, Box 36-C, Juniper Hills, Littlerock, Calif.) or from Mr. Don MacLachlan (Gembooks, P.O. Box 808, Mentone, Calif.). $1.00 (plus sales tax and postage.)
10. BERKHOLZ, MARY FRANCES. Western desert edition. A detailed guide map to the treasure of gems & minerals, scenic wonders, wild flowers, ghost towns, recreation; with 26 detailed maps to outstanding gem and mineral collecting localities for rock-hounds, nature lovers, desert travelers: A comprehensive guide to the western Mojave Desert, its glories and interests-something for everyone. Mentone, Calif., Gems & Minerals. (c1958 by Don MacLachlan) Ca. 1:495,000. 22 x 32 in. col. Contains texts, The Treasures of the Great Mojave Desert and Greenhorn Mountain Areas, and inset map, Greenhorn Mountains, without indication of scale, 6 x 4 1/2 in. The latter map contains an inset map showing the general location of the Greenhorn Mountains, 2 x 2 3/4 in. On verso: 25 maps of various scales and sizes, with texts pertaining to the respective maps.
G4362.M63 1958.B4
The legend on the main map contains symbols, including specific symbols for locating on the face of the map the following: "Good gem and mineral collecting areas," "Ghost Towns," "Mines where good mineral specimens may be collected," and "Uranium localities." The texts on the verso contain information on "What to collect" in the various areas covered by the 25 maps and on road conditions and camping facilities.
Available from Mrs. Mary Berkholz Strong (no. 9). $1.00 (plus sales tax and postage.)
11. BOWEN, EMANUEL. A new and accurate chart of the West Indies with the adjacent coasts of North and South AmeriCa. Drawn from the best authorities, assisted by the most approved modern maps & charts, and regulated by astronoml. observations. By Eman. Bowen, Geographer to His Majesty. [London, 1720?] Facsimile. [Rye, N.Y., Foul Anchor Archives, 196-?] Ca. 1:13,500,000. 15 x 21 in. On parchment-like paper.
G4390 1720.B6 196-
Although this map does not show locations of lost treasure as such, it pertains to an area and period which are interesting for their history and treasure lore. Various courses of Spanish "galleons" are indicated. Out of print.
12. BUFKIN, DONALD H. The mining camps & ghost towns of Arizona, Nevada & California. Tucson, Ariz., c1962. Ca. 1:3,200,000. 20 x 25 1/2 in. col.
G4304.Al 1962.B8
The legend contains distinctive symbols for "Major Modern City," "Still Active Town," and "Ghost Town." Included on the map are two paragraphs of historical text. In the right margin are views of: Gleeson, Ariz.; White Hills, Ariz.; Calico, Calif.; and Goldfield, Nev. Available from Mr. Donald H. Bufkin (902 South Eli Drive, Tucson). $1.75
13. CAIRE, R. J., and BERT THATCHER. Buried treasure map of Louisiana. [New Orleans?] c1960. Ca. 1:1,350,000. 17 1/2 x 23 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4011.E75 1960.C3
Lists and locates, by descriptive notes, keyed by numbers to positions on the map, 56 treasure sites. The notes include names associated with the sites and a number of estimates of value.
Available from Mr. R. J. Caire (346 Poindexter Drive,
Pass Christian, Miss.) or Mr. Bert Thatcher (4481 Pompano Drive, SE., St. Petersburg, Fla.). $1.00
14. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Atlantic coast: Cape Sable to Cape Hatteras. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1957 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:2,850,000. 19 x 16 in. col. Title on outside when folded: Map of lost-buried-sunken treasures of Cape Sable to Cape Hatteras.
G3706.E75 1957.03
Lists and locates 240 sites of sunken ships, with short descriptive notes, including names of vessels, a few indications of depth and value, coordinates of latitude and longitude, and dates, 1911-1956.
Available from Mrs. F. L. Coffman (P.O. Box 2573, West Palm Beach, Fla.).
15. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Atlantic coast of the United States with Straits of Florida and Bahama Islands, Cape Canaveral to Habana. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1956 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:2,000,000. 14 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. col. Title on outside when folded: Map of lost-buried-sunken treasures of the Straits of Florida and Bahama Islands, Cape Canaveral to Habana.
G3931.E75 1957.C3 Map 57-477
Lists and locates 70 sites of sunken ships, with short descriptive notes, including names of vessels, indications of weight, depth of submergence, estimates of value, coordinates of latitude and longitude, and dates, 1595-1943.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14).
16. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Atlas of treasure maps. New York, T. Nelson. (c1957 by F. L. Coffman) [126] p. illus., 41 col. maps. 44 cm.
G11O1.E75C6 1957 Map Map 57-3
In a foreword "To Treasure Hunters," the author states: "All in all, I have investigated some 42,000 locations all over the Western Hemisphere that are said to have treasure in one or another form. Of these I have been able to authenticate about 3500, most of which are indicated in this volume." A "List of Maps" following the foreword contains the titles which are given below; amplification concerning areas and total number with inclusive dates of locations have been added. Locations in the list in the atlas are keyed by numbers to positions on the maps. List includes names associated with sunken ships or treasure, weight, depth, estimates of value, coordinates of latitude and longitude, and dates. Soundings appear on many of the charts.
[1] Cape Race, Newfoundland, to Cape Charles, Va. Chart of area extending from Belle Isle, Newfoundland, to Brunswick, Ga. Ca. 1:6,250,000. 17 x 18 1/2, in. col. 60 locations, 1725-1945.
[2] Georges Bank And Nantucket Shoals, Ca. 1:765,000. 17 x 17 1/2, in. col. 120 locations, 1830-1942.
[3] Sable Island Graveyard of the Atlantic. Ca. 1:189,000. 17 x 10 in. col. 199 locations, 1802-1945.
[4] Cape Ann to Cape Cod Chart of area extending from Emerson Pt. and Thacher I. in north to Marshfield Hills and Broad Cr. in south. Ca. 1:136,000. 17 x 14 1/2 in. col. 40 locations,
1919-1940.
[5] Massachusetts Bay Chart of area extending from Thacher I. in north to 39º54' N. Lat. in south. Ca. 1:775,000. 17 x 9 in. col. 85 locations, 1866-1944.
[6] Cape Cod Bay Ca. 1:157,000. 17 x 18 in. col. 22 locations, 1841-1943.
[7] Nantucket Sound and approaches Ca. 1:153,000. 17 x 18 1/2 in. col. 20 locations, 1866-1950.
[8] Martha's Vineyard to Block Island Including Buzzards and Narragansett Bays. Ca. 1:167,000. 17 x 20 in. col. 25 locations, Pre-W.W.II, 1942-1945 (includes many undated).
[9] New York approaches; Approaches to New York, Fire Island Light to Sea Girt Light. Ca. 1:163,000. 17 x 20 1/2 in. col. 60 locations, Pre-W.W. II, 1939-1943 (includes many undated).
[10] Sea Girt to Little Egg Inlet Ca. 1:200,000. 16 1/2 x 12 in. col. 38 locations, 1918- 1944 (includes many undated).
[11] Little Egg Inlet to Hereford Inlet Ca. 1:160,000. 17 x 17 1/2 in. col. 44 locations, 1918- 1942 (includes many undated).
[12] Cape May and Cape Henlopen; Cape May to Fenwick Island Light. Ca. 1:157,000. 17 x 19 1/2 in. col. 35 locations, Pre-W.W. II, 1942 (includes many undated).
[13] Chesapeake Bay entrance, Ca. 1:162,000. 17 x 17 1/2 in. col. 21 locations, all undated.
[14] Cape Charles to Cape Hatteras; Chart of area extending from Little Machipongo Inlet in north to Ocracoke Inlet in south. Ca. 1:670,000. 17 x 11 1/2 in. col. 62 locations, 1845-1944.
[15] Currituck Beach to Wimble Shoals; Currituck Beach Light to Wimble Shoals. Ca. 1:227,000. 17 x 11 1/2 in. col. 60 locations, 1813-1948.
[16] Cape Hatteras area I; Wimble Shoals to Ocracoke Inlet. Ca. 1:157,000. 17 x 21 1/2 in. col. 80 locations, 1585-1942.
[17] Cape Hatteras area II; Chart of area within 340 34º15'--35º30' N. Lat. and 74º55'--76º00' W. Long. Ca. 1:351,000. 17 1/2 x 12 in. col. 38 locations, 1837-1942.
[18] Cape Hatteras area south; Cape Hatteras to Charleston. Ca. 1:840,000. 17 x 23 in. col. 175 locations, 1585-1945.
[19] Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras; Chart covering Capes Lookout and Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, mouths of Pamlico and Neuse Rivers, and ocean offshore from these areas. Ca. 1:427,000. 17 x 18 1/2 in. col. 61 locations, 1837-1944.
[20] Cape Lookout area; Chart of area extending from lower part and mouth of Pamlico River in north to Rich Inlet off Onslow Bay in south. Ca. 1:477,000. 13 x 16 in. col. 26 locations, .1837-1943.
[21] Portsmouth Island to Beaufort; Including Cape Lookout Shoals. Ca. 1:170,000. 17 x 12 in. col. 50 locations, 1837-1951.
[22] Cape Fear area; Chart of area extending from Wilmington, NC., in north to Tubbs Inlet in south, and much farther south in the Atlantic Ocean. Ca. 1:430,000. 13 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. col. 75 locations, 1840-1942 (includes many undated).
[23] Cape Hatteras to Florida Straits; Cape Hatteras to Straits of Florida. Ca. 1:2,600,000. 17 x 12 in. col. 85 locations, 1922-1944 (includes many undated).
[24] Bahama-Florida; Atlantic coast of the United States with Straits of Florida and Bahama Islands, Cape Canaveral to Habana. Ca. 1:1,825,000. 17 x 23 1/2 in. col. 70 locations, 1595-1943.
[25] Florida; Treasure map of Florida. Ca. 1:1,750,000. 16 x 12 in. col. 42 locations, 1595-1950.
[26] Florida Keys; Chart of area extending from Biscayne Bay in north through Dry Tortugas in south. Ca. 1:321,000. 8 x 23 1/2 in. col. 13 locations, 1595-1939.
[27] Gulf of Mexico and Florida; Chart of area including all of Florida, northern Bahama Islands, and United States and Mexican coast southwestward to Barra Jesus Maria and Laguna Madre in Mexico. Ca. 1:4,200,000. 8 x 23 1/2 in. col. 107 locations, 1717-1944.
[28] Gulf of Mexico; Ca. 1:4,700,000. 17 x 20 1/2 in. col. 95 locations, 1921-1944 (includes many undated).
[29] Gulf of Campeche, Mexico, Yucatan, Honduras; Chart of area extending from R. Santander in north to Lago de Managua in south. Ca. 1:5,000,000. 11 1/2 x 12 in. col. 11 locations, 1756-1942 (includes several undated).
[30] Caribbean area; Chart of area extending from Georgia in north to northwestern Brazil in south. Ca. 1:17,000,000. 8 x 12 in. col. 52 locations, 1715-1939.
[31] Cuba, West Indies, Puerto Rico; Chart of area extending from Yellow Cay, Bahama Islands, in north, to Montserrat in south, and from western tip of Cuba in west through Antigua in east. Ca. 1:4,900,000. 8 x 23 in. col. 50 locations, 1628- 1943.
[32] Northern coast of South America (and Leewards); Chart of area extending from Guadeloupe in north to Cape Marzo, Colombia, in south, and from Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica, in west, to Barbados in east. Ca. 1:5,000,000. 10 x 23 1/2 in. col. 30 locations, 1588- 1942.
[33] The Southwest; Treasure map of the southwest United States. Ca. 1:7,000,000. 17 x 21 in. col. 101 locations, 1598- 1936.
[34] California land locations; Treasure map of California. Ca. 1:3,600,000. 16 x 12 in. col. 125 locations, 1725-1866 (but mainly undated).
[35] San Francisco to Mexico; Treasure map of California coast, San Francisco to San Diego. Ca. 1,: 3,700,000. 16 x 12 in. col. 100 locations, 1598-1948.
[36] Lake Ontario; Chart of area including all of Lake Ontario and regions to the north and east. Ca. 1:1,000,000. 14 1/2 x 23 in. col. 15 locations, 1832-1915.
[37] Lake Erie; Chart of area including all of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River as far north as Port Huron and Sarnia. Ca. 1:837,000. 11 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. col. 100 locations, 1818-1952.
[38] Lake Huron; Chart of area including all of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay and North Channel. Ca. 1:1,400,000. 11 1/2 x 12 in. col. 57 locations, 1679-1936.
[39] Lake Michigan; Chart of area including all of Lake Michigan and Green Bay. Ca. 1:1,500,000. 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. col. 70 locations, 1809-1950.
[40] Lake Superior; Chart of area including all of Lake Superior and Thunder, Black, Nipigon, and Whitefish Bays. Ca. 1:1,240,000. 12 1/2 x 23 in. col. 65 locations, 1856-1940.
[41] The British Isles; Treasure map of British Isles. Ca. 1:4,500,000. 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. col. 107 locations, 852 A.D.-1928.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $10.00
17. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Authenticated treasure map of Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, including the West Indies. Compiled from various sources. Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co.; West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:6,700,000 (not one inch "equals 50 miles") 17 x 25 in. col.
G4391.E75 1952.A51 Map 54.-252
Lists and locates 135 sunken or buried treasures with soundings in fathoms, keyed by numbers on the map to descriptive and historical notes, including names and nationalities of vessels, places of sinkings, values of cargoes, and dates, 1588-194 1.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $3.00
18. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Gulf of Mexico. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1957 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:5,000,000. 15 1/2 x 19 in. col.
Title on outside of map when folded: Map of lost-buried-sunken treasures of the Gulf of Mexico.
G4391.E75 1957.C3 Map 57-630
Lists and locates 176 sites of sunken ships, with soundings in fathoms and with descriptive and historical notes, names and nationalities of vessels, places of sinking, values of cargoes, and dates, 1628-1944.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14).
19. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Map of the lost, buried, sunken treasures of the Caribbean area. Drawn by K. L. Carr. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich. [Algomah Instrument Co.] (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:15,500,000. Map 8 x 13 in. on sheet 14 x 15 in. Photoreproduction.
G4391.E75 1952.C3 Map 52-145
Shows 52 locations of lost treasure keyed by numbers to notes on each below the map, including names of vessels, places of sinkings, estimates of value, and dates, 1715-1880.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $2.00
20. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Map of the lost, buried, sunken treasures of the Caribbean area. [West Palm Beach, Fla.] Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:15,500,000. Map 8 x 13 in. on sheet 13 x l4 in. col.
G4391.E75 1952.C31 Map 55-122
rev. Bears the same descriptive notes as the black and white ed.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $2.00
21. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Map of lost, buried, sunken treasures of the Florida Keys. Drawn by Kenneth L. Carr. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:450,000. Map 7 x 20 in. on sheet 13 x 21 in. Photoreproduction.
G3932.F5 1952.C3 Map 52-147
Indicates 13 locations of treasure lost by shipwreck, keyed by numbers to brief notes of identification, places of sinkings, values, and dates, 1595-1939.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $1.00
22. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Drawn by Kenneth L. Carr. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:450,000. Map 7 x 20 in. on sheet 13 x 21 in. col.
G3932.F5 1952.C31 Map 55-121
Bears same descriptive notes as black and white ed.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $1.00
23. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Map of lost, buried, sunken treasures of the Western Hemisphere: map of 250 lost, buried, sunken treasure locations in the Western Hemisphere. Drawn by K. L. Carr. Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co.; West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:29,000,000. 15 x 15 in. on sheet 24 x 24 in. Blue-line print.
G3291.E75 1952.A5 Map 52-149
The 250 treasure locations are keyed by numbers to a descriptive list, which includes names and nationalities of vessels, locations of sinkings, values, and dates, 1502-1950.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $3.00
24. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co.; West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co. (c1952 [year date in notice: 1951] by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:29,000,000. 15 x 15 in. on sheet 24 x 24 in. col.
G3291.E75 1951.A5 Map 55-99
Same as the blue-line print, but printed in two colors.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $3.00
25. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. North America: Pacific coast of the United States and Mexico, San Francisco to Pt. Telmo. Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co. (c1956 by F. L. Coffman) 1:2,750,000. 20 1/2 x 19 in. col. Title on outside when folded: Map of lost-buried-sunken treasures of the Pacific coast, San Francisco to Pt. Telmo.
G4361.E75 1957.C3 Map 57-476
Locates 100 sites of sunken ships, keyed by numbers to descriptive list on the map, which includes names of vessels, general geographic positions, a few estimates of value, and dates, 1598-1948.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no 14).
26. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Treasure map of Florida. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:2,600,000. Map 10 1/2 x 8 in. on sheet 11 x 17 in. Blue-line print.
G3931.E75 1952.C3 Map 52-146
Gives general locations of 42 sunken or buried treasures keyed by numbers to descriptive notes, including names of vessels, places of sinkings with a few coordinates of latitude and longitude, estimates of value, and dates, 1595- 1950 (includes many undated).
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $1.00
27. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:2,600,000. Map 10 1/2 x 8 in. on sheet 11 x 17 in. col.
G3931.E75 1952.C31 Map 55-123
Bears same descriptive notes as blue-line print.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $1.00
28. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Treasure map of the Great Lakes. C.J. Pajot, cartographer. Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co.; West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:4,800,000 (not one inch "equals 40 miles") 10 x 13 1/2 in. col.
G3312.G7 1952.A51 Map 54-251
Map of the 5 Great Lakes and Georgian Bay showing 72 locations of treasure by numbers keyed to a descriptive list. Included are names of vessels, places of sinkings,values of cargoes, and dates, 1834-1942.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $2.00
29. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. Treasure map of the Southwest [United States] C. J. Pajot, cartographer. Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co.; West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co. (c1952 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:9,900,000 (note one inch "equals 80 miles") 12 1/2 x 14 in. col.
G4051.E75 1952.A51 Map 54-250
Map covers Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, showing 100 locations of treasure by numbers keyed to a descriptive list which includes notes of identification, shipwreck sites, information concerning lost mines and buried treasure, and dates, 1598-1936.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $2.00
30. COFFMAN, FERRIS LA VERNE. United States-east coast: Cape May to Cape Hatteras. West Palm Beach, Fla., Caribbean Instrument Co.; Mackinaw City, Mich., Algomah Instrument Co. (c1957 by F. L. Coffman) Ca. 1:940,000. 20 x 14 1/2 in. col. Title on outside when folded: Map of lost-buried-sunken treasures of Cape May to Cape Hatteras.
G3706.E75 1957.C31 Map 57-475
Locates 175 sites of sunken ships, keyed by numbers to a descriptive list on the map, which includes names of vessels, indications of depth, coordinates of latitude and longitude, and dates, 1813-1945.
Available from Mrs. Coffman (no. 14). $3.00
31. CORNWELL AND COOPER ENTERPRISES. Arizona's lost mines and ghost towns, frontier military forts. Drawn by Larry Toschik. [Scottsdale, Ariz.] c1963. Ca. 1:1,248,000. 29 x 23 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4331.A5 1963.T6
Legend includes symbols for "Ghost towns," "Lost mines," "Old mines," and "Military forts." On the face of the map and in a wide border are pictures and scenes of frontier life.
Available from Cornwell and Cooper Enterprises (5020 North 70 St., Scottsdale, Ariz.). $1.50
32. DARLING, RICHARD BOWMAN. Location of the sunken barge MADEIRA, Lake Superior. [St. Paul] c1960. Ca. 1:600. 17 x 22 in. Blue-line print. Contains inset map of Lake Superior. Ca. 1:10,080,000. 3 x 5 in.
G3312.G715 1960.D3
Shows "Wreck of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company's barge MADE IRA sunk November 30, 1905 during the disastrous winter storm of November 28-30, 1905." Indicates positions of "Bow Section," "Stern Section," "other wreckage," location in relation to a "Rock Cliff," and depth and type of sea bottom. The inset map shows the general location of the wreck in Lake Superior.
Available from Mr. Darling (100 South Fairview Ave., St. Paul 5, Minn.).
33. DRAKE (WALTER) AND SONS, INC. Treasure map of the United States. Colorado Springs, Cob., c1957. Ca. 1:5,000,000. 26 1/2 x 43 in. Cut in two equal parts and mounted on one sheet of cloth.
G3701.E75 1957.D7 Map 57-526
Following the title is a short text pertinent to lost treasure in general, but ending with this statement: "here shown for the first time, are over 445 of the fabulous caches that have quickened the pulses of young and old. The locations are as accurate as history allows." A list contains descriptions of 136 treasure sites, 1520-1953, keyed by numbers to locations on the map. Descriptions on the face of the map indicate other treasure sites, 1539-1948. Included are pertinent names and estimates of value. A map from which this derives, published in 1952 by R. G. Enterprises, Cincinnati, was revised in 1957 by Walter Drake and Sons. (The copyright was transferred to Lee Baker, Ltd., 1960, and was registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, 1963. The current edition of this map is available from Lee Baker, Ltd., P.O. Box 562, 2656 Newhall, Santa Clara, Calif.) $2.00
34. ELLIS, E. K. Arizona treasure map: legendary lost mines and hidden treasures of Arizona with ghost towns and settlement ruins. Phoenix, Ariz., c1962. Ca. 1:770,000. 38 1/2 x 30 in. Pictorial map. Base map source: United States Bureau of Land Management.
G4331.E75 1962.ES
Shows 72 locations which are keyed by numbers to a list of the names of the specific treasures and the types of material of which they consist, undated.
Available from Arizona Treasure Map (P.O. Box 10176, Phoenix 16). $2.00
35. FOARD, CHARLES H. A chart of wrecks of vessels sunk or captured near Wilmington, N.C., circa 1861-65. (Compiled, Mar.-Sept., 1962.) Wilmington, N.C. c1962. Ca. 1:182,000. 23 1/2xl5in. col.
G3701.S522 1962.F6
Locates 66 sunken vessels on the chart and lists 9 sunken vessels following the title.
Available from Mr. Foard (213 Ann St., Wilmington, or from the Historian of the Fort Fisher Museum (Carolina Beach, Wilmington). $1.00
36. FREITAG STUDIO. Chart of the Greater Antilles, West Indies, including Florida and its Keys; showing the routes of the Spanish plate fleet from Vera Cruz to Havana, the gold fleet from Cartagena to Havana, and the combined fleets of Spanish galleons from Havana to Spain; locations and descriptions of wrecks and buried treasure troves; also locations of pirate and buccaneer strongholds. Cartography by H. Freitag and E. Tomlinson. [Coral Gables, Fla.] c1958. Ca. 1:4,400,000. 15 x 21 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4391.E75 1958.F7
Brief descriptive notes on the face of the map indicate the general locations of some 25 lost treasures, including names of a few ships and persons associated with the treasures, several estimates of value, and dates, 1502-1957.
Available from Freitag Studio (2346 Douglas Road, Coral Gables). $2.00
37. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. Known locations of sunken treasure off the Florida Keys. [n.p.] c1958. Ca. 1:1,200,000. 14 x 14 in. col. Pictorial map.
G3931.E75 1958.G4
Locates 14 treasure sites, keyed by numbers to a list which includes names of sunken ships, estimates of value, and dates, 1595-1939 (most entries are undated). Out of print. Written permission to reproduce this map must be obtained from the General Electric Company (One River Road, Schenectady 5, N.Y.).
38. GOODACRE, WILLIAM J. Pirate treasure map [of the Western Hemisphere, omitting the northern part of North America]. Santa Barbara, Calif., c1939. Ca. 1:66,000,000. 18 x 25 in. col. Decorative pictorial map.
G3291.E75 1939.G6 Map 55-396
Shows 11 locations pertaining to pirates and treasure, with corresponding inset maps and related descriptive and narrative notes containing pertinent names and dates, 1545-1718. Among the inset maps, which are at various scales, is a map of "The Spanish Main," covering the Caribbean area from Florida to Panama and Trinidad. Colorful scenes of piracy and treasure appear on the main map. Out of print. Written permission to reproduce this map must be obtained from Mrs. Goodacre (112 West Micheltorena, Santa Barbara, Calif.).
39. GRAICHEN, EVERETT R. Treasure trove: Popular imagination regards Cape Cod as one of the most likely spots for pirate gold: Davey Jones' Locker. Providence, R.I., c1952. Ca. 1:180,000. 16 x 20 in. col. Decorative pictorial map.
G3762.C35A5 1952.G7 Map 52-370
"A record of 455 of the 3500 cargo ships wrecked in the shallow waters of Cape Cod with cargoes of gold, silver, copper, diamonds, iron, rum, and other wealth." Specific locations are not given. Ships' names, with dates of sinkings, are closely printed, mainly around the eastern shore of the Cape. The map contains pictorial illustrations of historical features and events.
Available from Mr. Graichen (Shady Harbor, R.F.D. 1, Westerly, R.I.). $2.00
40. HARBOLD, DARBY. The map of famous pirates, buccaneers & freebooters who roamed the seas [from western coast of Mexico and Central America eastwards to Ceylon, and from England southwards to southern tip of South America] during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Designed by Darby Harbold. Haverhill, Mass., Lebaron-Bonney Co., c1938. Ca. 1:23,500,000. 22 x 29 in. col. Pictorial map.
Inset maps: (1) New England and New York. Ca. 1:3,600,000. 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (2) The West Indies. Ca. 1:21,000,000. 4 1/2 x 6 in. (3) The British Isles. Ca. 1:10,200,000. 4 x 4 in.
G3201.A5 1938.H3 Map 55-464
Descriptive notes on the face of this colorful and decorative map indicate some 40 pirate and treasure locations, with a few associated names, and dates, 1665-1761 (with several undated).
Available from Hagstrom Co. (311 Broadway, New York 7, N.Y.). $1.50
41. HARBOLD, DARBY. New York, Hagstrom, cl 952. Ca. 1:23,500,000. 21 x 28 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map. Inset maps: Same as on the 1938 ed.
G3201.A5 1952.H3
Contains the same descriptive notes as the 1938 edition.
Available from Hagstrom Co., Inc. (40). $1.50
42. HORNER, DAVE. Ye chart of authentic facts showing the whereabouts of a goodly amount of sunken and buried treasure consisting of much gold, silver and ill-gotten loot. [Chart of eastern coast of North America from a short distance north of Boston, Mass., southwards, including all of Florida and the larger islands of the Caribbean, through Hispaniola. Virginia Beach, Va.] c1960. Ca. 1:6,250,000. 23 1/2 x 17 in. col. Pictorial map. Accompanied by one sheet of related text. 8 x 5 in.
G3321.E75 1960.H6
Indicates, mainly by descriptive text, the general locations of some 15 treasures. Included in the text are names associated with the treasures, several estimates of value, and dates, 1621-1946.
Available from Mr. Dave Homer, President, Maritime Explorations, Ltd. (P.O. Box 243, Virginia Beach, Va.). $5.00
43. JOHNSON, HENRY D., JR. Oklahoma's buried treasures. Compiled from various sources. [Jackson Heights? N.Y.] c1960. 1:3,041,180. 17 1/2 x 12 in. Pictorial map.
G4021.E75 1960.J6
Locates 47 treasure sites by descriptive notes keyed by numbers to positions on the map. The notes include names associated with the sites, estimates of value, and dates, 1723-1930.
Available from Mr. Johnson (3447 Eightieth St., Jackson Heights 72, Long Island, N.Y.). $2.00
44. KING, TED. Treasure chart [of Lake Erie] Cleveland, c1958. Ca. 1:1,800,000. 11 x 8 1/2 In. onsheetil x 17 in. To the right of the map, on same sheet, is list of sunken ships.
G3312.G711 1958.K5
The list, which, by number, indicates positions on the map, contains 26 designations of sunken ships, showing type of vessel, name, description of cargo, geographic location (not by coordinates), and dates of sinking, 1763-1916.
Available from Mr. King (3274 East 93rd St., Cleveland 4, Ohio).
45. KINO EUSEBIO FRANCISCO. Paso por tierra a la California y sus confinantes nuevas naciones, y misiones nuevas de la compania de J. H. S. en Ia America Septentrional descubierto, andado, y demarcado por el Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino Jesuita, desde el ano de 1698 hasta el de 1701. Ano de 1701. [Map of the northern part of the Gulf of California and adjacent areas in what are now parts of Mexico, Arizona, and Californla. 1702-1703] Ca. 1:2,600,000. Facsimile of MS. map. [Rye, N.Y., Foul Anchor Archives, 196-?] 16x 11 1/2 in. This map is described in: Wagner, Henry R. The Cartography of the Northwest Coast of America to the Year 1800. v. 2 (Berkeley, Calif., University of California Press, 1937), no. 472 on p. 323.
G3300 1701.K5 196-
Although this map does not show locations of lost treasure as such, it pertains to an area and period which are snteresting for their history and treasure lore. It is, as stated in Foul Anchor Archives catalog no. 15 (1962) under "Treasure Maps," no. 3, a "Map ... with missions, rivers, names, in Calif., Ariz., and N. Mex." (Mexico, rather than New Mexico, since no part of the present State of New Mexico is included).
Available from Foul Anchor Archives (25 Vale Place, Rye, N.Y.). $1.00
46. LAWRENCE, JOHN DARMS. The Americana treasure map [of the United States, most of Nova Scotia, Mexico, Central America, northern South America, and Caribbean area] Los Angeles, Marvel Maps, c1952 (by John D. Lawrence) Ca. 1:19,000,000. 16 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G3291.E75 1952.L3 Map 52-509
Indicates locations of 21 lost mines and 40 sunken or buried treasures, keyed respectively by letters and numbers to two descriptive lists in the margin, which include names associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and entries dated 1500-1911 and undated.
Available from Mr. Lawrence (Marvel Maps, 1410 North Stanley Ave., Los Angeles 46, Calif.). $1.00
47. LAWRENCE, JOHN DARMS. Death Valley Scotty's castle. [Map of Death Valley in California and Nevada] Hollywood, Calif., distributed by Columbia Wholesale Supply Co. (c[196-?] by John D. Lawrence) Ca. 1:1,500,000. 8 x 10 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4362.D4 196-.L3
The map of Death Valley is in the form of a view, showing seven of its features, physical and cultural. An enlarged view of the castle is at the right of the map, with biographical sketch of Scotty, all within the above dimensions. "At the mention of his name one conjures up scenes of lost gold mines."
Available from Mr. Lawrence, Marvel Maps (no. 46).
48. LAWRENCE, JOHN DARMS. Ghost towns of the old West. [Map of California, Nevada, and Arizona] Los Angeles, Marvel Maps (c1952 by John D. Lawrence) Ca. 1:4,800,000. 17 x 23 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4301.A5 1952.L3 Map 53-521
Locates on the map 34 ghost towns in California, 25 in Nevada, and 27 in Arizona; also, the Mother Lode in California and the Comstock Lode in Nevada. These locations are keyed to a descriptive list in the upper right corner of the map. Illustrated with realistic scenes of a ghost town, a stagecoach, a prairie schooner, miners, and gunmen, which appear below the map and list.
Available from Mr. Lawrence, Marvel Maps (no. 46).
49. LAWRENCE, JOHN DARMS. Los Angeles, Marvel Maps, 1952 (same as smaller col. map c1952) Ca. 1:3,650,000. 22 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. In shades of brown.
G4304.A1 1952.L31
Same in content as col. map, 17 x 23 in.
Available from Mr. Lawrence, Marvel Maps (no. 46) and Foul Anchor Archives (Rye, N.Y.).
50. LOGAN, FRED W., and JAY SCORR PIKE. Map of sunken treasure, history of piracy and Spanish gold fleets, old wreck locations, recovered treasure salvage, identification, Florida and the Caribbean. Sarasota, Fla., c1959. Ca. 1:6,500,000. 25 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4391.E75 1959.L6
Very colorful, with pictures on the face of the map and in a border comprised of scenes, within above dimensions. Brief descriptions, in a list of 24 locations of treasure, keyed by numbers to positions on the map, include names of vessels and persons associated with the treasures, several estimates of value, and dates, 1492-1957.
51. MCKINNEY, THOMAS C. Ye true map of reported facts and tales, showing approximate location of over 200 sunken ships (including 13 treasure ships) with a calculated value of some $200,000,000 . . . [Map of the coast of southern California from the Mexican border northwards to Port San Luis (Ca. 35º11' N. Lat.)] Burbank, Calif., Miller Bros. Printing, c1956. Ca. 1:820,000. 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4361.E75 1956.M2
Descriptive notes on the face of the map indicate locations of sunken ships and treasure, including ships' names, a few estimates of value, and dates, 1598-1948. In the upper right corner of the map are (1) a list of 20 sources of information on sunken ships and treasure and (2) a list of 30 books pertaining to sunken ships, treasure, and salvage.
Available from Treasure Map (1001 Olive Ave., Burbank, Calif.). $3.00
52. MAHAN, WILLIAM. Padre [Island, Tex.] "Treasure Island." Illustrations by Richard Farr, Phil Dube. Garland, Tex., "Little Treasure's" Publishing Co. [196-] 1:250,000. 2 sheets, north half and south half, each 20 1/2 x 17 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4032.P2 196-.M3
Indicates 34 treasure locations, keyed by numbers to a list containing names of vessels, persons, and places associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1553-1913. Illustrations include a portrait of a pirate, skull and crossbones, and a photograph of William Mahan with "D-Tex Professional."
Available from Foul Anchor [Archives] (Rye, N.Y.). The map bears no notice of copyright.
53. MILLER, G. M. The Deek Gladson map of Nevada ghost towns. Grand Prairie, Tex., K. von Mueller (c1962 by G. M. Miller) Ca. 1:1,013,760. 31 x 21in. col. Descriptive text on verso: "115 Ghost Towns."
G4354.Al 1962.M5
Legend contains symbols for ghost towns, prominent cities, county roads, state highways, and federal highways.
Available from: Mr. Karl von Mueller (Box 649, Grand Prairie, Tex.); Foul Anchor Archives (25 Vale Place, Rye, N.Y.); Frontier Book Co. (Box 31, Toyahvale, Tex.); or Mr. G. M. Miller (1281 Hyland Lake Drive, Salt Lake City 17, Utah).
54. NORMAN, EARL. A thesaurus of treasure trove in the United States of AmeriCa. [An outline map of the United States] Springdale, Ark., Treasure Trove, c1943. Ca. 1:9,350,000. 17 x 22 in.
G3701.E75 1943.N6 Map 55-446
Shows 236 locations of treasure wbich are keyed to a list arranged alphabetically by states and thereunder by brief name, without dates. "A map for the Increase and Diffusion of Treasure Lure this . . . was compiled by a Treasure Hunter for his own record after more than a decade spent in exploration and research."
Available from Foul Anchor Archives (Rye, N.Y.). $2.00
55. OCCIDENTAL PUBLISHING COMPANY. Lost mines, buried & sunken treasures of California & Nevada. [Los Angeles] c1962. Ca. 1:3,325,000. 20 x 13 1/2 in. (Author as given on copyright application: Thomas Penfield) Verso contains text, as indicated below.
G4361.E75 1962.02
On the recto, beneath the map, is a "Legend of treasure marks forming border," which includes 76 numbered marks. (Example: no. 1, symbol meaning: "Cross stream and continue direction.") On verso is a list of 312 treasure locations, undated, keyed by numbers to positions on the map. Included are names of mines and treasures, several estimates of value, and the names of the counties in which the sites are located.
Available from the Occidental Publishing Co. (3924 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles 29, Calif.). $1.00
56. PARKER, HENRY B., and VIRGINIA PARKER. Carte reduite du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l'Amerique. "A photo-print of an original, authentic French sailing chart" [by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, Paris] 1722, annotated by Henry B. Parker and Virginia Parker. Facsimile. [Miami, Fla.] (c1952 by H. B. Parker) Ca. 1:3,300,000. Map 21 x 32 in. on sheet 30 x 42 in.
G4391.S1 1952.B4 Map53-453
Sixty-nine locations are indicated by numbers, superimposed on the chart and keyed to descriptive and historical marginal notes, which include names associated with lost treasure, estimates of value, and dates, 1502-1950. Also in the margin is an explanation of "Spanish money of the period."
57. PENFIELD, THOMAS H. Wild Bill Hickok secret treasure guide. [Two maps of the United States and list of lost treasures] Preceding title is from verso of Map 1: Wild Bill Hickok guide to lost treasures. Chicago, Rand McNally & Co., c1952. Ca. 1:8,500,000. 15 1/2 x 23 in. Black and cream-color. On verso: Here is Wild Bill Hickok's list of lost treasures. Map 2: Wild Bill Hickok treasure map. [Drawn by] Bob Glaubke. Chicago, Rand McNally & Co., c1952. Ca. 1:5,800,000. 24 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map. Treasure data of both maps furnished and edited by Tom Penfleld.
G3701.E75 1952.P4 Map 53-104
These two maps are to be used together. The legend of Map 1 explains how this is to be done: "On this map find the place referred to in the lost treasure legend," verso of Map 1, which describes the treasures by states. "Then spot the approximate location on your large colored map," Map 2, a very decorative pictorial map with illustrations of American history and treasure lore. The list on verso of Map 1 consists of descriptions of 303 treasures, including statements of locations, pertinent names, estimates of value, and dates, 1520-1948 (but many entries are undated). Inquiries concerning availability of these maps should be addressed to Rand McNally & Co. (P.O. Box 7600, Chicago 80, Ill.).
58. REM PRODUCTIONS. A map of Texas treasures. Fort Worth, Tex., c1959. Ca. 1:3,800,000. 17 x 21 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4031.E75 1959.R2
Lists and locates 52 treasure sites: nos. 1-5, sunken treasures of the Texas coast, 1552-1880; nos. 6-17, lost mines, undated; and nos. 18-52, buried treasures, undated.
Available from Mr. J. C. Edwards, REM Productions (4913 Voncille St., Fort Worth, Tex.). $2.00
59. R. G. ENTERPRISES. Treasure map of the United States [and parts of southern Canada and northern Mexico. Cincinnati] (c1952 by R. T. Grumman) Ca. 1:5,000,000. 26 x 41 in.
G3701.E75 1952.R2 Map 53-702
Shows, by descriptive notes on the face of the map, about 200 locations of treasure. The notes include names associated with the treasures and their locations, estimates of value, and dates, 1520-1920 (although many entries are undated). In an inset are descriptions and pictures of five kinds of early Spanish coins. (This map was revised in 1957 by Walter Drake, Colorado Springs, Col. Copyright was transferred to Lee Baker, 1960, and registered with the Copyright Office, 1963. The revised ed., stating, "Here shown for the first time, are over 445 locations," is available from Lee Baker, Ltd., P.0. Box 562, 2656 Newhall, Santa Clara, Calif.) $2.00
60. RAND MCNALLY AND COMPANY. Sunken treasure! . . . Map of Gulf [of Mexico] & Caribbean lands. Special edition printed for National Travel Club. Chicago, c[1946?] 1:6,336,000. 22 1/2 x 28 in. col.
G4391.E75 1946.R3 Map 55-574
A Rand McNally base map with red overprint showing 19 sunken treasure locations keyed by number to descriptive notes, which include names of vessels, estimates of value of cargoes, and dates, 1597-1880. This map is Out of print and the plates have been destroyed. Written permission to reproduce this map must be obtained from Rand McNally & Co. (P.O. Box 7600, Chicago 80, Ill.).
61. RIESEBERG, HARRY EARL. A treasure hunter's map of the West Indies and the Spanish Main. [Map of the Caribbean area, southeastern United States, and northern South AmeriCa. Van Nuys, Calif.] c1951. Ca. 1:8,000,000. 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4391.E75 1951.R5 Map 52-1222
This decorative and colorful map, illustrated with scenes of sailing ships and a pirate with treasure chests, shows, by descriptive and historical notes on the face of the map, the general locations of 30 sunken or buried treasures in or near the Caribbean area. The notes include names of vessels, persons, and places associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1502-1880 (although a few entries are undated) Available from Mr. Rieseberg (5124 Nagle Ave., Sherman Oaks, Calif.). $1.00
62. ROWLAND, FRED. Treasure map of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea including the West Indies. [Miami, Fla.] c1960. Ca. 1:5,800,000. 22x34in. col.
G4391.E75 1960.R6
Brief descriptive notes in a list of 329 locations of lost treasure are keyed by number to positions on the map. Included are names and nationalities of vessels, coordinates of latitude and longitude, estimates of value, and dates, 1500-1958.
Available from Mr. Rowland (11215 Northeast Eighth Ave., Miami 61, Fla.). $2.00
63. SANFORD, WARNER. Ye true chart of pirate treasure lost or hidden in the land & waters of Florida . . . Designed & executed by Warner Sanford. [Tallahassee] c1950 by Ralph E. Odum) Ca. 1:1,331,000. 17 1/2 x 20 in. Negative photostat of pictorial map.
G3930.A5 1950.S2 Map 50-259
Shows, by descriptive and historical notes on the face of the map, illustrated with scenes of piracy, 22 locations of pirate treasure. The notes include names of vessels, persons, and places associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1520-1920 (some of the entries are undated). "Being a Map to show the whereabouts of much Gold and Silver and other Loot which with good cause is beleived [sic] to be lost or buried by Gasparilla, Black Caesar and other pirates of the Spanish Main."
Available from Mr. Odum (207 East Maxwell Drive, Lakeland, Fla.)
64. SANFORD, WARNER. Ye true chart of pirate treasure lost or hidden in the land & waters of Florida . . . Illustrated by Warner Sanford. Lakeland, Fla. Ca. 1:1,393,000. map. (c1950 by Ralph E. Odum) 17 x 19 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
G3930.A5 1950.S21 Map 50-686
Decorative and colorful map, showing by descriptive and historical notes on the face of the map, illustrated with scenes of piracy, 22 locations of pirate treasure. The notes include names of vessels, persons, and places associafed with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1520-1920 (some of the entries are undated). This map varies slightly in content from the negative photostat (G3930.A5 1950.S2): The date, 1816, which appears in the photostat, is omitted on this map; and the notes and illustrations are somewhat different. "Being a Map to show the whereabouts of much Gold and Silver and other Loot which with good cause is believed to be lost or buried by Gasparilla, Black Caesar and other pirates of the Spanish Main."
Available from Mr. Odum (no. 63).
65. SCHLENSKER, H. G. The pirates & treasures of the southeastern United States [including Louisiana and Arkansas in the west and Tennessee and North Carolina in the north] Orlando, Fla. (c1952 by Fred C. Keiser) Ca. 1:4,440,000. 17 x 21 in. col. Pictorial map.
G3871.A5 1952.S3 Map 52-982
Decorative and colorful map, illustrated with scenes of piracy. Historical and biographical on the face of the map indicate more than 100 treasure locations. The notes include names of persons and places and a few vessels associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1696-1947 (several entries are undated). "Treasures herein mentioned, range from pirate-robber & war loot, to lost mines-personal treasures and many others." Out of print. Written permission to reproduce this map must be obtained from Mr. Keiser (2122 Ridge Drive, Winter Park, Fla. )
66. SCHULTZ, GERARD. Treasure map of the Great Lakes region. Art work by Gerard Schultz, Jr. [Elkton, Mich.] c1960. Ca. 1:2,000,000. 18 x 28 1/2 in. col. Pictorial map.
Accompanied by pamphlet by Gerard Schultz: Guide to Treasure Map of the Great Lakes Region. c1961. 15 p. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. Illus. on cover.
G3312.G7 1961.S3
The map shows, by number, the general location of 266 sites of sunken ships. The numbers correspond with respective entries in the Guide, which consists of a short introduction giving general information concerning shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, followed by descriptive notes relating to specific sites mentioned, including names of vessels, geographic positions, a few estimates of value, and dates, 1679-1959.
Available from Mr. Schultz (Elkton, Mich.). $2.95 including mailing
67. SINCLAIR REFINING COMPANY. An authentic, lnteresting chart of treasure in the great Northwest: Immense sums of gold and silver, some well-recognized, others less so-are known to be lost or hidden in this area of AmeriCa. [Map covers major portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, northern California, and all of Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming] N.p. [194-?] Ca. 1:7,700,000. 11 x 14 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4051.E75 194-.S5
Colorful map with illustrations which include Indian and pioneer horsemen and miners. Contains descriptive notes, on the face of the map, identifying 18 treasure sites, with estimates of value and names associated with sunken ships, lost mines, and discoveries of gold and silver, 1840-1911. Out of print. Map bears no copyright notice.
68. STIRRAT, J ALAN. Map of Lost Dutchman and other legendary mine areas in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. [Map of portions of northern Pinal County and southern Maricopa County] Anaheim, Calif. (c1948 by J. A. Stirrat) Braman and Fossati, Litho., Inc. Ca. 1:30,800. 16 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. On verso, two slightly different titles and text: Map of the Lost Dutchman and Other Legendary Mine Areas in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona and Map of Lost Dutchman Mine Area; The History, a narrative account of the "Peralta Mines" and the "Lost Dutchman Mine."
G4332.S9 1948.S8
Legend contains symbols for: roads, springs, washes, trails, sand patches, cliffs, mines and prospects. "This map is designed for the use of the Lost Mine Hunter and Adventurer. Showing the main trails, permanent springs, prominent mountains and old Spanish miners' signs."
Available from Mr. Stirrat (105 Carleton Ave., Anaheim, Calif.).
69. TITLER, DALE MILTON. Billy Bowleg's [sic] owne charte . . . A charte of olde Choctawhatchee Bay and Camp Walton, showing those alleged locations of the buried & sunken pyrate booty of Captain Billy Bowlegs, a freebooter, as well as the lost treasures, sunken ships and riches of sundry other pyrates and sea rovers who are believed to have frequented these waters; among them the notorious arch smuggler & pyratepatriot, "Gentleman" Jean Lafitte. [Map of Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla., and immediate vicinity. Marianna, Fla.] c1956. Ca. 1:135,000. 15 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Pictorial map.
G3932.C55 1956.T5 Map 57-158
This map is illustrated with pictures of Billy Bowlegs and Jean Lafitte. Descriptive and narrative notes on the face of the map indicate about 40 pirate and buried and sunken treasure locations. The notes include names of persons and places associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1700's-1955 (several entries are undated).
Available from Mr. Titler (Post Office Box 2653, Wayside, Miss.). $1.00 postpaid
70. TITLER, DALE MILTON. Ye chart of true locations of sunken vessels, honest and pyrate, containing wealth in silver, gold, and jewels being lost in the waters and passages of the Spanish Main, Florida, and the West Indies, and including that buried treasure of fact and history that in all is estimated to exceed 400 million dollars. [Map of the Caribbean area, including southeastern United States, eastern Mexico, Central America, and northern South AmeriCa. Marianna, Fla.] c1954. Ca. 1:8,265,000. 15 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. Pictorial map.
G4391.E75 1954.T5 Map 54-589
Illustrated with dramatic scenes showing a sailing ship in the lower left corner and pirates in the upper right corner. Descriptive and historical notes on the face of the map indicate more than 50 locations of treasure. The notes include names of vessels, persons, and places associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1492-1952 (a few entries are undated).
Available from Mr. Titler (no. 69). $1.00 postpaid
71. "TREASURAMA." Trails to treasures of the golden Southwest [United States] (based on historic fact and quotation) North Hollywood, Calif., c1960. Authors: Dean Hyskell and C. 0. Davis. 1:2,661,120. 23 x 34 in. col. Pictorial map. Contains inset maps: (1) [Map of Texas] 1:3,484,800. 5 1/2 x 6 in. (2) [Map of Mexico] 1:5,227,200. 5 x 6 1/2 in. (3) Lost mines of the Superstition Mts. 1:95,040. 6 x 7 1/2 in.
G4301.E75 1960.T7
Colorful map with decorative cartouche and about 50 illustrations around the border and 2 pictures on the face of the map. The "Legend," listing 46 treasure sites, includes names associated with the treasures, several estimates of value, and dates, 922 [sic] and 1635-1915. These descriptions are keyed by numbers to locations on the main map and the inset maps of Texas and Mexico. The map of the Superstition Mts. shows, also by descriptive notes, 7 treasure sites, 1876-1939.
Available from Treasurama (3969 Goodland Ave., North Hollywood, Calif.). "On Vellum Finish Book" $2.00. "On Ivory-tone Deckle-edged Strathmore Text heavy paper" $3.00. "On Deluxe Olde Parchment" $5.00
72. TREASURE TROVE MAP COMPANY. California treasure trove map. [Santa Monica, Calif., Mr. Palmer C. Ashley & Mr. Earl D Schmitz doing business as Treasure Trove Map Company] c1961. Ca. 1:3,300,000. 14 x 20 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4361 .E75.T7
A descriptive list, keyed by numbers to locations on the map, indicates 33 sites of lost treasure, including names associated with sunken ships, lost mines, and buried treasure, 1540-1883.
Available from Mr. Schmitz, Offset Printing (819 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Calif.). $1.00
73. TVENSTRUP, NORMAN, and RUSSELL PARKS. Lost mines & treasures. [Map of the United States. Urbana, Ill., c1959] Ca. 1:7,603,200. 21 1/2 x 29 in. Pictorial map. Contains: (1) Inset map of Alaska. Ca. 1:19,000,000. 4 x 4 1/2 in. (2) Inset map of Hawaiian Islands. Ca. 1:4,000,000. 4 1/2 x 6 in.
G3701.E75 1959.T8
Lists 48 locations of lost treasure, keyed by numbers to positions on the map. The list contains names of places and persons associated with the treasures, a few estimates of value, and the date, 1948 (most of the entries are undated).
Available from Mr. Tvenstrup (1005 South Locust, Champaign, Ill.).
74. UNITED STATES TREASURE MAPS. An authentic map of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea, showing locations of sunken treasure. Taken in part from an ancient Spanish chart. Authenticated and published by United States Treasure Maps. Litchfield, Conn., c1958. Melbourne Brindle, del., Bridgewater, Conn. 1:1,600,000. 17 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. Accompanied by printed list entitled, Treasure Locations as Shown on Map of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. 1 sheet. 17 x 22 in.
G4391.E75 1958.B7
List contains 175 sites, keyed by numbers to positions on the map. Included are names of identified ships, coordinates of latitude and longitude, estimated depth, estimates of value, and dates, 1502-1942.
Available from United States Treasure Maps (Evergreen, Colo.). $5.00 prepaid in mailing tube
75. UNITED STATES TREASURE MAPS. An authentic map of the eastern seaboard from Gloucester to Delaware Bay, showing locations of sunken treasure. Taken in part from a map drawn in 1774 by Thos. Jefferys, Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Litchfield, Conn., c1958. Melbourne Brindle, del., Bridgewater, Conn. Ca. 1:526,000. 17 1/2 x 23 in.
Contains two inset 1:738,000. 9 1/2 x 7 in. maps: (1) Cape Cod. (2) Southern New Jersey and Delaware. Ca. 1:2,000,000. 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. Accompanied by printed list entitled: Treasure Locations as Shown on Map of Gloucester to Delaware Bay. 1 sheet. 17 x 22 in.
G3711.E75 1958.B7
List contains 217 sites, keyed by numbers to positions on the map. Included are names of identified ships, coordinates of latitude and longitude, depth, estimates of value, and dates, 1780-1944.
Available from United States Treasure Maps (no. 74). $5.00 prepaid in mailing tube
76. WALKER (HIRAM) IMPORTERS, INC. Canadian Club authentic map of hidden treasure and "secret cargo." Compiled after careful study of government records, insurance claims, charts, manuscripts, ship's logs and even legends. [Map of the Caribbean area, including southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America] Detroit, Mich. [1958] Ca. 1:9,000,000. 15 x 19 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4391.E75 1958.W3
Brief descriptions on the face of the map indicate the general locations of some 29 lost treasures, including names of vessels and persons associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 15th century to 1941. Out of print. The map bears no notice of copyright.
77. WHITE, R. Map [of Newfoundland] showing position of wrecks around the coast. April, 1903, corrected to December, 1903. Ca. 1:780,000. 35 x 28 1/2 in. Blueprint of MS. map. Cut in two equal parts and mounted on one sheet of cloth.
G3601.P57 1903.W5
Notes around the shoreline of Newfoundland, with arrows, indicate approximately 530 locations of sunken ships. The notes include names and types of vessels and years of sinking, 1800-1903.
78. WIGHT, WILLIAM JAMES. A treasure hunter's map of California. Portland, Or., c1955. Ca. 1:2,000,000. 24 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. Pictorial map.
G4361.E75 1955.W5 Map 56-269
This map is illustrated with scenes containing explorers, a sailing ship, an Indian, and miners. Descriptive notes on the face of the map show about 25 locations of lost treasures. The notes contain names of mines, sunken ships, persons and places associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1754-1911.
Available from Mr. Wight (3236 Southeast Yamhill St., Portland, Or.).
79. WIGHT, WILLIAM JAMES. The treasure map of California. Venice, Calif., c1958. Ca. 1:2,090,000. 21 x 16 in. Pictorial map.
G4361.E75 1958.W5
Locates, by descriptive notes on the face of the map, some 50 sites pertaining to lost treasure or to ghost towns. Included are names of sunken vessels and lost mines, and dates, 1598-1911.
Available from Mr. Wight (no. 78).
80. WILSON, STEVE. Lost mines & hidden treasures of southwestern Oklahoma. [Lawton, Okla.?] c1961. Ca. 1:295,000. 22 1/2 x 35 in. Pictorial map.
G4021.E75 1961.W5
Shows approximate locations of some 100 treasures by descriptive notes on the face of the map. Included are names associated with the treasures, estimates of value, and dates, 1611-1958.
Available from Mr. Wilson (527 E St., Lawton, Okla.). $3.00
81. WIMBROW, GENE 0. Lost treasures of the eastern United States. [Norfolk, Va.] c1961. Ca. 1:4,400,000. 23 x 16 in. Blue and white. Pictorial map.
G3706.E75 1961.W5
Indicates, by descriptive notes, arrows, and dots, some 120 general locations of lost treasure, with dates, 1600's -1948.
Available from Mr. Wimbrow (634 West 36th St., Norfolk 8, Va.). $2.00 postpaid. Black and white copy also $2.00
82. WIMBROW, GENE 0. Lost treasures of the eastern United States. [Norfolk, Va.]
c1962. Ca. 1:4,400,000. 23 x 16 in. Blue and white. Pictorial map.
G3706.E75 1962.W5
Indicates, by descriptive notes, arrows, and dots, some 130 general locations of lost treasure, with dates, 1600's-1947.
Available from Mr. Wimbrow (no. 81). $2.00 postpaid. Black and white copy also $2.00
83. YOUNGBLOOD, G. W. Spanish Main treasure trove. [Map of the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, southeastern United States, and northern edge of South America] New York, Instant Sales Co., c1957. Ca. 1:8,000,000. 21 x 27 in. col. Pictorial map.
G4391.E75 1957.Y6 Map 57-517
Colorful map containing: (1) "Legend of Sunken Treasure," which lists 44 sites of sunken ships with brief descriptions, including names of vessels, estimates of value, and dates, 1502-1880; (2) "Legend of Buried Treasure," which lists 20 sites of buried treasure with brief descriptions, including names associated with the treasure, estimates of value, and dates, 1804-1930 (but mainly undated). Locations of sunken ships, indicated by numbers on the map face, and sites of buried treasure, designated by letters, are keyed in the legend.
Note: The addresses listed above date back to 1964, so they are probably inactive.
NAUTICAL AND WRECK CHARTS
OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED
Wreck Charts and Wreck Information List
All of the following are out of print, but cost estimates for reproductions (photostats are usually satisfactory) may be requested directly from the Photoduplication Service, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 20540. Specify chart number or area of interest. Upon receipt of the estimate, a prepaid order for reproductions may be sent to the Photoduplication Service.
84. NEW ZEALAND. Marine Department. New Zealand wreck chart, 1st April, 1885, to 31st March, 1886. Compiled from official records in the Marine Department. [Wellington, 1886] Ca. 1:4,400,000. 15¼ x 10¼ in. MS. annotation on chart states: "Appended to the Annual Report of the Marine Dept., New Zealand 1886."
G9081.P57 1886.N4
Shows locations of some 25 wrecks, with a legend containing symbols designating them as "total loss," "partial loss," "sailing-vessel," "steam-vessel," and "missing-vessel."
85-95. U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Wreck charts. Washington, D.C. The following charts vary in publishing date, size, and scale, as shown. They are special editions of standard charts, with green overprinting which locates wrecks by geographic coordinates of latitude and longitude and gives ship names, depth of submergence, and dates of sinking or of establishment of location. Besides mentioning specific dates, each chart includes locations which are identified in date only by "B.W.": before World War II. The number of locations shown by each chart and their inclusive dates, are indicated after the respective descriptions below. Each chart has been cut in two equal parts and mounted on one sheet of cloth.
G3201sP5 var. .U51
85. No. 1007-A: Gulf of Mexico. Sept., 1947. Ca. 1:2,200,000. 34 x 41 1/2 in. 47 locations, 1921-1944.
86. 1106-A: United States-east coast. Bay of Fundy to Cape Cod. Sept., 1944. Ca. 1:385,000. 35 x 44 in. 20 locations, 1938-1944.
87. 1106-A: United States-east coast. Bay of Fundy to Cape Cod. Sept., 1947. Ca. 1:378,838. 35 x 44 1/2 in. 22 locations, 1938-1944.
88. 1107-A: United States-east coast. Georges Bank and Nantucket Shoals. Sept., 1947. Ca. 1:400,000. 33 x 46 1/2 in. 28 locations, 1904-1944.
89. 1108-A: United States-east coast. Approaches to N.Y.-Nantucket Shoals to Five Fathom Bank. Jan., 1945. Ca. 1:400,000. 33 x 47 1/2 in. 91 locations, 1918-1944.
90. 1109-A: United States-east coast. Cape May to Cape Hatteras. Sept., 1947. 1:416,944. 45 x 32 in. Positive photocopy. 71 locations, 1918-1945.
91. 1110-A: United States-east coast. Cape Hatteras to Charleston Light. Sept., 1942. Ca. 1:435,000. 32 x 44 in. 50 locations, 1942.
92. 1110-A: United States-east coast. Cape Hatteras to Charleston Light. March, 1945. Ca. 1:435,000. 33 x 44 1/2 in. 55 locations, 1936-1944.
93. 1111-A: United States-east coast. Charleston Light to Cape Canaveral. Sept., 1947. 1:449,659. 44 x 32 in. 11 locations, 1941-1944.
94. 1112-A: United States-east and Gulf coasts. Cape Canaveral to Key West. Sept., 1947. 1:466,940. 46 x 30 in. 22 locations, 1934-1945.
95. 1207-A: United States-east coast. Massachusetts Bay. Sept., 1947. 1:800,000. 35 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. 47 locations, 1919-1942.
96. U.S. Hydrographic Office (now Oceanographic Office). Wreck chart of the north Atlantic coast of AmeriCa. Washington, Feb. 20, 1893. Ca. 1:8,750,000. 33 x 23 in.
G9111.P57 1891.U5
Covers the coast from Newfoundland to the mouth of the Orinoco River, omitting the Gulf of Mexico and Central American coasts. Wrecks are indicated by dots. A list, printed in columns on the face of the chart and arranged by years, includes ship name, place and date of loss for approximately 956 vessels, 1887-1891. Following this, for the same period, are: a list of about 230 "Derelicts reported but once," the tracks of approximately 139 derelicts on the chart with lists of "first" and "last reported" positions, a list of 38 collisions with derelicts, and a summation by months of the number of unidentified derelicts.
97. Wreck information list. Compiled by the U.S. Hydrographic Office from all available sources. Corrected to March 10, 1945. To be used in conjunction with appropriate wreck charts. Washington, Govt. Print. Off., 1945. v, 75 p., each 9 x 5 1/2 in.: i.e., 80 p., which can be reproduced as 41 double p., each 9 x 11 in.
VK1270.A3
"Wrecks which do not lie within the areas covered by the published wreck charts have been listed geographically from north to south. All other wrecks that have been listed by chart number and by wreck number appear on the wreck charts.
The following particulars of each wreck are given if available:
(a) Name, flag, type, and tonnage.
(b) Date sunk, if known.
(c) Appearance-description of wreck, if visible, or buoy if wreck is submerged but marked.
(d) Any additional information and previously reported positions."
Locates wrecks by geographic coordinates of latitude and longitude and gives depth of submergence. Lists 743 locations, 1886-1945.
98. Wreck information list. Compiled by the U.S. Hydrographic Office from all available sources. Corrections and additions as of 30 September 1946 to H.O. wreck information list of 10 March 1945. 10 p., each 14 x 8 1/2 in. Mimeographed copy of typewritten document.
VK1270.A3
Contains information similar to that in the wreck information list corrected to March 10, 1945. Lists 66 locations, 1941-1946.
99. U.S. Weather Bureau. Wreck and casualty chart of the Great Lakes, 1894. Drawn by William M. Husson. Washington, D.C., 1895. Ca. 1:1,500,000. 24¼ x 35 in. col.
G3412.G7 1894.U6
Locates by numbers on the face of the chart 111 locations of vessels sunk during 1894, which are keyed to a list consisting of "a detailed account of each casualty," including names and types of vessels, circumstances and particulars of loss, estimates of value of ships and cargoes, and dates within the year 1894. The list, arranged by lakes, is preceded by a table which "summarizes the total and partial losses in vessels, property, and lives," also by lakes.
100. Wreck chart of the Great Lakes, showing the location of wrecks occasioned through founderings, gales of wind, fogs and general stormy weather conditions from 1886 to 1891. Washington, D.C. [1891] Ca. 1:1,900,000. 23 x 32¼ in. col.
G3412.G7 1891.U6
Locates, by numbers on the face of the chart, 147 locations of wrecks, which are keyed to a descriptive and narrative list in the left margin. The list includes names and types of vessels, circumstances and particulars of loss, estimates of value, and dates during the period stated.
Please feel free to link to this site so that others can find it. It's easy to link to this site, just copy one of the texts below onto your web page:
Copyright © 2000-2010
