Hal,
It was the land of the Tohono O'odham (Papago Indians) and Father Kino had visited them 50 years before Father Sedelmayr. Even though Kino had camped near the place, he did not give it a name.
It would seem you needed to read more than one of my posts to get to know me. I have done extensive research into the Mormon Church, including it's history. I'm no fan of the religion, but have family who are "Temple Worthy".
On my own, and with a number of like minded others, I have tried to find whatever truth exists concerning the history of the LDM and other legends of the Superstitions. That has led me far afield and into a wide range of topics.
In, almost, all cases, I have shared my findings, as have my partners. Many people, like Tom Kollenborn, Bob Corbin, Gene Reynolds and others, had searched for Eleanor Clark for years, without finding a trace of her. Because of our efforts, a window into the history of Adolph Ruth was opened for all Dutch Hunters.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gcundiff/LostDutchman/ruth/clark/Clark.htm
The same team debunked the Frank Alkire/Jacob Waltz story. That took a great deal of research and personal cost to find the truth. I assume you are aware of our findings, as we made them public.
There are many, many stories that surround the LDM legend. We believe that, taking them one at a time, it's possible to clear the field for the true stories.
I feel that I have made serious contributions to the Dutch Hunting Comunity, not the least of which is starting the Dutch Hunter's Rendezvous.
I would like to think there is more to me than one post.
Joe Ribaudo