Mormonexpresson did a really interesting podcast on the dream mine. The remains of this early 20th century refinery loom on a mountainside like a graffiticovered fortress. Spanish fork, ut mining, mines, mine owners and mine statistics. This ancient nephite gold mine will finance the building up of the political kingdom of god and establish zion after the global economic collapse. This list will be added to on a regular basis as new profiles are added. Map and download gps waypoints for 702 mines in utah. Learn about the history of this amazing mine and see firsthand the gigantic scale of its operation, vehicles, and artifacts. Its a regular size geocache, with difficulty of 4, terrain of 3.
Spanish fork, ut mines, mine companies, mine owners and mine information. Centennial mine utah division of oil, gas and mining. Its kind of a bummer that the bottom entrance is closed off, but we brought climbing gear and got to the top entrance which has a hole in the gate. Koyles dream mine, also called the bishops mine or relief mine. Click here to download gps waypoints pois for all of the mines in utah in gpx format. This gives promise that the greatest of all gold deposits including remains of montezumas vast treasure may soon be found. Originally published by the university of utah press. Here is a list of books, magazines, periodicals, and other publications related to or talking about utahs mining history. Bishop koyle was a gifted man who lived from 18641949 and who prophesied of future events with incredible accuracy. Ive long been fascinated by the potential of using the dream mine as a window into mormon anxieties at the turn of the century i. The prophet who inspired the discovery of the dream mine was mormon bishop john hyrum koyle 18641948, who in 1894 was visited in spirit by the angel moroni, who showed him inside a mountain that he was told was an ancient nephite gold mine where there was a rich vein of gold and nine caverns filled with book of mormon treasures, including. I grew up in utah and of all the strange stories that were told to me, few were guarded with more reverence than the. Utahs dream mine still has thousands of stockholders.
We offer affordable, efficient printing and binding solutions for every book project, so you dont have to get caught up in the messy web of corporate publishing. The centennial project is operated by andalex resources, inc. The dream mine gc5k754 was created by ratwaffles on 12015. Unlike most utah valley residents, however, i experienced for myself the allure of bishop john h. A ghostly apparition foretells the building of the dream mine. Koyle prophesied that the mine would provide financial support for members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church just before the second coming of jesus christ. Norman c pierce a condensed history of the koyle dream mine gathered from firsthand accounts from bishop john h. Twothirds of it was sealed so that joseph smith could not translate it. Nov 08, 2015 did an ancient society bury their golden treasure in utah. The socalled dream mine is located east of salem in utah county. John koyles dream mine lds mormon truth donquijote. Jul 06, 2016 utahs high uintas, home of the legendary lost rhoades mine.
Supposedly, the lost rhoades mine contains the book of mormons golden plates and the sword of laban. At about age twentytwo, koyle experienced a dream about lost livestock and other domestic matters. Utah countys dream mine, as its been known for more than a century, rarely turns up in conversation, either. Dream mine is covered by the spanish fork peak, ut us topo map quadrant. Aug 09, 20 ancient fremont farming in utah lost rhoades mine how to find it. Utahs dream mine still has thousands of stockholders, supporters. Some may have heard of bishop koyle, some not but in light of todays passing of elder scott the following prophecy he gave might be something to keep in the back of our minds. From my understanding there is a company considering coming back into the area and reopening the mine. John hyrum koyle 18641949 was a bishop in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints best known for his role in creating the dream mine in salem, utah biography. Thousands of utahns believe it, and they are on a quest to find it. Legends tell us that the indians and later the spanish were the first to mine the lands of what is now utah. Koyle and others, and notes by carter grant which revealed much of the history before 1934. Like half girlfriend, i read this book to find out what indias topselling writers are writing. Here is a list of books, magazines, periodicals, and other publications related to or talking about utah s mining history.
The same can be said about ravinders your dreams are mine now. Utah is a dream location for rock collectors of all types. Koyle relief mine map manuscript collection descriptions. Jan 28, 2004 on my topo software the golden relief mine is in santaquin about 34 mile north west of the syndicate mine. Utah county resident steve woods, relying on koyles prediction, even assured deseret news sports editor les goates in late july 1945 that the coming world series and college football season would be played as scheduled because the war nearly was over. Sep 17, 2012 john koyles dream mine lds mormon truth donquijote. The success of utah copper in mining the huge but lowgrade porphyry copper type orebody at bingham canyon revolutionized the copper industry, and set the pattern for the large openpit porphyry copper mines that today dominate the copper industry worldwide. Amazing dream of the slc temple and the book of mormon. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy. Koyle was born in spanish fork, utah, on august 14, 1864, to john hyrum koyle sr. Hike to buckleys abandoned mine, rock canyon trailhead. He told a friend that he was shown, in a dream, that he would find a great body of ore. Well, actually a lot, but youll have to read it yourself to.
It is a tale full of visitations from the three nephites, prophecies and apostasy. Ancient fremont farming in utah lost rhoades mine how to find it. Dream mine excerpts concerning the prophet john koyle and the relief mine near salem, utah excerpts of revelations found in the second book of commandments prepared by the school of the prophets section 41 june 2, 1979 54 and ye have asked me where ye shall gather, and behold i say unto you, that i have chosen for. Virgin mary issues grave warning, but angel says us can be saved. Well, actually a lot, but youll have to read it yourself to find out. Maps, satellite views, local search, photos, wiki information of utah mine. The creator of the map is unidentified, and the item is undated, but it appears to be an original.
After living in utah for 30 years i finally made a call to the infamous koyle dream mine east of salem, utah. Then, download expertgps mapping software, which will allow you to print maps of any mine in utah, view mines on usgs topo maps and aerial photos, and send the mines as waypoints or pois directly to your gps receiver. Amazing dream of the slc temple and the book of mormon conversion story. Some still hold stock in the dream mine relief mine.
An accurate and detailed history of this astonishing story. Utahs high uintas, home of the legendary lost rhoades mine. A must read for anyone interested in the dream mine. It should be assumed that all mines are on private property. As bob campbell explains, the book of mormon was translated from golden plates. A dazzling display of red rocks weathered into spires and hoodoos. I have referenced them all in compiling the histories you are reading on these pages. Near the time of the end, many of the general authorities will become. T he socalled dream mine is located east of salem in utah county. I grew up in utah and of all the strange stories that were told to me, few were guarded with more reverence than the story of john h.
The writer of this book devoted his life to the dream mine. It shows two dream mine locations in salem about a 12 mile apart from each other. The visitor experience is dedicated to educating the public about the importance. The riches the mine is believed to hold will be available only at the end of days as prophesied in the bible and the book of. Discover tintic standard reduction mill in genola, utah. Gc5k754 the dream mine unknown cache in utah, united. Gc5k754 the dream mine unknown cache in utah, united states. Odds are that you found yourself here wanting to know a little more about the history of utahs dream mine. Dream mine is covered by the spanish fork, ut us topo map quadrant. Production from the pinnacle mine was suspended in 2006 after producing 8,000 tons from the centennial coal seam. Cbs half girlfriend was a big let down, considering he is the mostread writer of india. Tintic standard reduction mill genola, utah atlas obscura.
Whether youre looking for fossils in utah, or looking for rocks and minerals in utah, the state offers a lot of options for both. Bishop koyle dream mine last days prophecy general. Sep 22, 2015 some may have heard of bishop koyle, some not but in light of todays passing of elder scott the following prophecy he gave might be something to keep in the back of our minds. They did, and soon people were showing up from all over the state to work in the dream mine. It was the midst of a tremendous mining boom in this country, when you could seemingly turn over any rock and reveal some fabulous mineral, says zeese papanikolas. While there is a great deal of evidence to support these legends, the first recorded mining was conducted in 1847 by early mormon pioneers, quarrying stone for buildings, coal for heat, iron for tools, and lead for bullets. Sep 23, 2015 bishop koyle was a gifted man who lived from 18641949 and who prophesied of future events with incredible accuracy. All mine locations were obtained from the usgs mineral resources data system. Usmining provides information on mines, operators, and minerals mined in spanish fork, ut. Mar 23, 2020 map and download gps waypoints for 702 mines in utah. Utah s dream mine still has thousands of stockholders, supporters. Koyles prophecies were controversial among leaders of the lds church, who.
As recently as a few years ago you were free to roam around this fine site. Complete history of utah in encyclopedia form consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs. Near the time of the end, many of the general authorities will become quite old. With the release of this book, the search for the lost rhoades mine is narrowed to a few square miles of real estate due east of kamas, utah. Discover how ore gets refined to become copper an essential element in todays technology. Dec 28, 2007 utah countys dream mine, as its been known for more than a century, rarely turns up in conversation, either. I n 1896, shortly after the angel moroni visited bishop koyle, a man named jesse knight filed a mining claim in another part of utah. The dream mine, or relief mine, is a mine in salem, utah, built by john hyrum koyle in the 1890s and incorporated in 1909. A search for buried treasure in utah kutv is there an ancient buried treasure hidden deep inside a utah county mountain. Did an ancient society bury their golden treasure in utah. It seems most people would rather not discuss the mines ancient and fabled promise. Although usually kept quiet, belief in the mine remains strong.