With the recent rerelease ofRed Dead Redemption,including afirst-time PC release, many new players are getting to explore John Marston for the first time. LikeRed Dead Redemption 2’s random events, players are able to find a treasure map aftersaving an NPCfrom a bandit attack. Alternatively, they canloot the mapfrom the NPC’s body if they are unsuccessful in saving him. Like many other encounters, this one is best found bykeeping an ear outfor a cry for help and investigating the situation.
Once you find the treasure cache from the first map, you’ll also loota second mapleading to the next treasure. This will repeat until you find atotal of nine treasure caches, each containing a unique gold bar and the map to the next location. After finding them all, you’ll also unlock free stagecoach rides and a new equipment item.
1How To Find Treasure Maps
X Doesn’t Mark The Spot
Like most treasure maps, it depicts adrawing of the surrounding areawhere the treasure can be found. The X doesn’t necessarily mark the exact spot where John can find the treasure, but it does lead players to the correct landmarks andtowns inRDR. Several treasure maps also have instructions on exactly where to walk to reach the cache, so ensure topay attention to your directionsand follow them accurately.
2First Treasure Map Location
Finding Rhode’s Gold
This treasure map shows the first location as anoose hanging from a treenext to a large boulder, shown on the map asThe Hanging Rock. From there, look for a cluster of other large boulders with asmall pathway between them. Follow this path and keep an eye out for asmaller, lighter-colored boulder.
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Behind it, you’ll see a pile of gravel you can interact with to obtain the cache. After activating it, John will dig through the rocks to get your reward. You’ll retrieve theRhode’s Gold bar and the second treasure map.
3Second Treasure Map Location
Finding Jackson’s Gold
The next location is a bit more complex, requiring you to follow a three-step guide to carefully climb down a cliff. Just north ofDel Lobo Rockalong the Rio Del Lobo, you’ll find anabandoned campsitealong the cliff. Very carefully,pass between the two bouldersshown on the treasure map to wind your way down the cliff.
There are several areas where John can slip and fall and a precarious jump to a lower ledge.Player7has a good YouTube videoshowing you exactly where to walk without falling. Be very careful, and you’ll reach the lower ledge where you can find the treasure cache. Inside, you’ll find thethird treasure map and Jackson’s Gold bar.
4Third Treasure Map Location
Finding Calhoun’s Gold
The third treasure map leads you to anabandoned houseon a hill just to theWest of Tumbleweed. Head around theback left sideof the house, and you’ll seeopen cellar doorsleading to the basement.
Climb the stairs and under the house, then head to theback of the room. The treasure cache will be in the middle of the far wallunder the bull’s skulland will give youCalhoun’s Gold bar and the fourth treasure map.
5Fourth Treasure Map Location
Finding Tubman’s Gold
Red Dead Redemption’sJohn Marstoncan find this treasure cache justSouth of the Rio Del Toroto the Northwest of Chuparosa. Follow along the path, and you’ll see a broken wall lining the north side. The cache can be found on the North side of the broken wall. If you have trouble finding it, look for atree on the South sideof the road withcow skullshanging from it. The cache isdirectly across from it, behind the wall.
you may only reach this area after you’ve completedall New Austin quests.
Once you open it, you’ll obtain thefifth treasure map and Tubman’s Gold bar. You’ll also now reachTreasure Hunter Rank Five, which unlocks the ability totake stagecoach rides for free.
6Fifth Treasure Map Location
Finding Brown’s Gold
The fifth treasure cache location is on the main map to theWest of the Crooked Toeswaypoint. Once you reach this area, you’ll seeseveral tall rock spiresclustered around one another. Climb the taller one, which hastwo individual rocky peaks.
You should be able toclimb to the topeasily by curving around the structure. Once at the top, the treasure cache will bebetween the two peaks. You’ll findBrown’s Gold bar and the sixth treasure map.
7Sixth Treasure Map Location
Finding Douglass’s Gold
The sixth map leads you to theOjo del Diablolandmark, a tall arch spanning the road. If you’re coming up from the South,look to the arch’s left side, where you’ll need to climb up to a ledge.
Once on the ledge, the cache can be foundnext to a single boulder, separate from the other small cluster of rocks. Here, you’ll find theseventh map and Douglass’s Gold bar.
8Seventh Treasure Map Location
Finding Garrison’s Gold
The seventh treasure map is harder than the others, as you’ll need toapproach the mountain from the West sideto reach the top. Once you reach the top of the mountain,head to the Eastand look for a ledge sticking out below the main plateau.
You’ll be able to see the cacheon the ledge before jumping. Once you locate it, hop down to the ledge and dig up the treasure. You’ll receive theeighth treasure map and Garrison’s Gold bar.
9Eighth Treasure Map Location
Finding Pickett’s Gold
The eighth treasure is found at theBroken Tree map waypointto the West of the Great Plains. You’ll need to havecompleted all the Nuevo Paraiso queststo access the West Elizabeth area. Head to the split tree, and you’ll see anormal treasure chestthat you’re able to loot.
Beyond the chest is a stone fence with several broken sections.Along the broken fence lineis the treasure cache, where you’ll findPickett’s Gold bar and the ninth treasure map.
10Ninth Treasure Map Location
Finding Stonewall’s Gold
The final treasure cache is found in thesnowy northern region, due North of Tall Trees. The treasure map shows where John will need toclimb the mountains to find a cave at the top. Enter the cave, where you’ll find another regular treasure chest, and the treasure cache will bealong the back wall.
Finding this final cache inRed Dead Redemptionwill give you Stonewall’s gold bar. However, you’ll also now reachTreasure Hunter Rank 10, which gives you theTreasure Hunter’s Satchel. This upgraded satchel allows John tocarry twice as many consumable items.
