140 Year Old Map Found in a Library Leads to the Discovery of a Lifetime

Tom Askjem excavates the former lot of the Russell & Maria Cutts residence in Grand Forks, North Dakota. #history #treasurehunting #vanlife #asmr #archaeology #wildwest #bottledigging #artifacts #metaldetecting #magnetfishing #mudlarking

[@erikthorne]

Tom's family are really good people. I have known his mom and dad, aunts and uncles for 45 years.

[@aprilanywhere3879]

Tom seems much happier with his new channel. He smiles more, is more interactive and informative, which is something we love❣️ He seems like a really great guy and my dog likes him too😂. When she hears him, she gets comfortable and watches him dig. I think she's jealous ( part terrier)😂😂.

[@LynnSax-o3x]

Your enthusiasm in spite of the hundreds of privies you have dug is just great and it makes me root for you to find more treasures!

[@1978JonBullock]

Tom's excitement indicates how good this pit is. Great discovery Tom.

[@joymains4745]

Stunning‼️Thanks for taking us along on this outstanding adventure Tom! Your hard work was rewarded. WOW‼️

[@acheartist]

Researching the companies is as much fun as watching you find the treasure. I dig this channel.

[@canadianfloormasters]

Tom this channel is by far tops in the bottle digging world, you realized that with camera work and knowledge you have created the perfect way to allow your viewers jump in the hole with you and share the experience, I absolutely love this channel.

[@notflanders4967]

LOVE the fact that you're shaking when you pull these bottles out. Too many people have zero appreciation for our history as humans. Regardless of culture

[@jeffdrake3224]

he has tremors dude

[@martinco712]

Congratulations on this historic dig. A great find and as a bonus a dry hole.What a pleasure to watch. It's better than Christmas morning.

[@rondisanti8928]

you should do a video cleaning up the bottles and what you do with them

[@lyndamac1058]

I am so pleased for you to find a dig with lots of embossed bottles, you deserve the success.

[@paulmeyer1628]

Congratulations Tom with such a historic dig! So happy to share your excitement, looking forward to the next one👍🏻

[@40shellyfish]

I never would of thought I'd be sooooo excited to watch a guy dig in an outhouse!!!!!!!!!! Fabulous finds in an epic pit...I look forward to your digs and am so happy when they pop up on my feed😆🎉

[@aaronsmith5600]

100% true

[@marylavine2632]

Thanks for letting us did along. Absolutely fantastic

[@energyshots]

Sweet Dig Tom! Congratulations on a fine dig. Thank you for all the information you post up with each find, that alone is priceless. See your smiley face next time. Peace

[@tammyaskjem9871]

Another fantastic video! This dig was truly one of a kind ! All the DT’s and the pit was loaded !! Thanks for taking us on the dig with you! You make history, fun!

[@mauileaB88]

When the cleaned up pieces are featured at the end, very satisfying 🎉 thank you!

[@KevinLuby-s1i]

Tom, You have one of the most interesting "dig" channels I have found. I love the inclusion of the ad information describing most finds, as well as the fact that you leave the information texts up long enough for us old guys to read it thoroughly.

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks!

[@2manrick]

hi Tom - have watched you sift through many many pits - this was the best - congratulations and thanks - take care

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Tom I love love all your knowledge excitement and finds. THANKS FOR DOING THIS FOR US ALL❤️🇨🇦👍💪

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@daughterofpb]

Absolutely awesome! Spectacular dig! I love your channel.

[@nancywindbigler6434]

I love your enthusiasm!! You seem happier since you've gone on your own! Great dig! We want T shirts!!

[@firecracker8071]

Yes!!!!!!!!

[@dianejohnson9904]

So thrilled you found so many pre-1900 bottles!

[@laurieolson830]

Dakota Territory Bonanza! I could feel your jubilation Loved that the lamp base, fit the woman's face! You took us ALL back Circa 1885 Loved❤the HAUL

[@bonniemcintosh296]

All the beautiful colored glass, what a dig!!❤

[@kendrawilliams1348]

Just wonderful finds takes me back to my days of digging

[@martinco712]

Me too 1970 in NJ

[@raydunhill5160]

Hdell of a pit Tom!! Congrats on the many goodies!!! Great vid as usual Sir!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@wwjoesr]

“What do we have here??? Oh Wow!!! I’ve never dug one of these before. The excitement just keeps on coming 😊

[@died4us590]

Thanks for adding the cleaned up finds at the end, they look so good for how old they are, and being buried so long. G-d bless.

[@randb4865]

Jackpot! Awesomeness! Congrats Top, keep 'em coming!🤠👍

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

Wow! Great dig! Don't you wish all of them were so good? Loved that you put more cleaned up artifacts at the end, but maybe that's because there were more great ones. Nice that you had a dry hole for once. Keep on digging!

[@TomAskjem.]

It was definitely nice getting into a really good one!

[@birdie5382]

Thank you for showing the cleane up glass wares

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

Fantastic Dakota Territories finds. So well done!. Thanks, Tom!

[@ToddTheJoker]

Wow! That was awesome Tom!!! so glad you record these moments! take care

[@katrinkabuttlin]

The amount of embossed bottles was amazing!! You really struck gold with this dig 🙌🏻

[@jayf542]

Great hunt! Thanks for taking the time to show pictures of the cleaned up finds at the end of the video, great stuff as always!

[@terrencebuller7676]

Awesome finds Tom. Congratulations on all the early bottles. As always stay safe. 👍👍👍

[@captjeff2321]

Wow i was excited for you that hard work pays off may unusual pieces besides the awesome bottles again thanks for taking us along Keep it up. God save our Republic.

[@cassandraderks-kent8326]

Thank you for taking us along. Loved it.

[@shelleybelly66]

Awesome, awesome, awesome Tom! Thanks for taking us along for this wild ride! Too cool.

[@patablanche5075]

Your enthusiasm is catchy! Love the tiny blue bottle, well all blue bottles.

[@alanatolstad4824]

What an amazing day! Your excitement is palpable. I loved those ketchup bottles! Hooray, the bucket makes a return appearance! Thank-you for piecing so many back together for the showcase. It's fantastic that there are so many of us who love seeing the old stuff!

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Woohoo! What a great pit. I love Saturday night when your videos pop up. I collect pharmacy bottles and your coverage has taken the old pharmacy bottles to new heights. Thank you Tom.

[@anitaodom5155]

Wow! Great dig. Fantastic assortment of glass. Thanks for sharing!

[@meloneynorsworthy7784]

Im so excited to watch!! Hi Tom! You're doing great!!

[@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat]

Tom, epic, phenomenal ever dig. So many old beautiful embossed bottles and lantern pieces. Wonderful soil for digging as well. Congratulations👍😀👏

[@JaneGreen-u4r]

Tom, I do believe this pit has you shaking a wee bit. Really nice finds. Congratulations

[@joobdo]

Look at you having a great dig! Congrats

[@JayMclean-j4v]

You are my favorite digger,amazing bottles great dig….keep up the great work.

[@northernfound]

Unbelievable dig! Congrats on all the medicines and prescriptions. What a jackpot!

[@jeffclark2725]

Real treasure chest of artifacts under there, and being a parking lot and having vehicals driven over it, did not bother any of it, Thumbs up, thanks for bringing us along

[@Donna-f9q3f]

It’s a good day to get to watch you in your excitement with all these wonderful finds. I enjoy your channel so much!!

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@BIGALL7777]

Fantastic dig Tom ! The embossed prescription bottles were so significant and plentiful indeed. Love the Cobalt blue medicines you found and that amazing lamp. Best wishes and regards !

[@PhilipStephan]

Just an absolute banger of a video you've made with this one especially. I was so brought back at the beauty of some of your finds. Some of the blue bottles were so vividly bright blue I couldn't believe it. How rare a lot of them were I have no words. You just kept bringing up one after the other. Thank you so much for taking me or everybody along for this never forget bottle dig. Stay safe. Cheers. 😊

[@joy2own]

Absolutely wonderful video! Thank you for showing us all your finds! ❤

[@larisarogers2649]

That was a fun time, I love see the videos where you find things you haven’t seen before. Your excitement is contagious. Have a great weekend.

[@revminTphresh]

nice! very much enjoy how you are showing more cleaned artifacts at the end. a nice touch! keep on turnin that night soil.

[@melissafedele6568]

Tom, beautiful bottles! Wow!😊

[@Penswordman]

I'm getting addicted to watching you dig in these holes Tom. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. I have requests for hearing and watching more about your area research- like filming the finding and looking up the 140 year old map... what it smells like down there... and here's a big one- why don't you think you find more lost coins and valuables? I'm adding in a request to hear about what you eventually do with all these bottles and even what the eventual Values you find, how much they're worth. I saw you dig up a red ceramic jug I'd love to hear about the value of that, etc.

[@samsager1]

Holy crap man!! Great digs!!!

[@stephenhands1763]

Awesome dig, the colours and those embossed bottles, beautiful, loved it. Worst thing is 'This pit's done'.

[@karenhunt9029]

Great dig Tom, always look forward to saturdays!

[@deneasedenson6668]

What a great dig with so many finds! Congratulations!

[@susanschley4265]

Amazing score 🎉❤

[@ABeautfulMess]

Ok I'm not sure if I enjoyed your excitement or your finds more..I really dig you😂

[@carolynsimone8647]

Oh my gracious...what an exciting video...loved it...congrats.. 🥰🥰

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

That was a for nominal dig, above the water table too! All those blue and aqua embossed ones,what a haul, you deserve it Tom.

[@dannmccord1923]

Awesome Tom. Im happy for you. You found some really nice bottles and some other nice things also❤❤❤❤❤

[@claudebernardin1096]

Amazing dig! The bottle Gods blessed you! You were over do! ❤️

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Thank you for your outstanding work Tom 🙏

[@NomNom1970]

That handle made me laugh; the first thing I thought was "Key to the City".

[@bwilliams463]

I thought 'wind-up key for a battleship.'

[@alanatolstad4824]

I was guessing it to be the handle to a push/pull wagon.

[@bwilliams463]

@@alanatolstad4824 You know, that's a fair guess. Old railroad depots and factories used sturdy wooden carts with iron wheels, and they did have long necks with big, looped handles like that.

[@NomNom1970]

@@alanatolstad4824 A much better guess than mine, for sure.

[@davevollbrecht9489]

It's great you found your honey hole great job buddy😊

[@akster8434]

Love your level of excitetmennt in this video! Great dig!

[@ciaobella8963]

That was an amazing pit. What a joy!

[@WilliamNelson-s3t]

Great pit awesome artifacts very happy for you. Good job

[@ElwoodBlinken]

Hey Tom, great dig. You seem much happier. Glad for you!

[@paulablackburn7455]

This family only purchased the best stuff. I love seeing all those embossed bottles it is blowing my mind 😮

[@AnneWilliams-u5s]

That was incredible, Tom! Your excitement made me teary...it was such fun! THANK YOU!!!❤❤❤

[@barbannco]

what beautiful lot of blue bottles ...great dig.

[@monkigrl11]

Made my day! Love from Louisiana❤❤

[@andrewbroderick5702]

That was an incredible dig. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

[@jilltoney3613]

Congratulations Tom! Amazing finds!

[@Spikedgriffon]

Awesome!!! So happy for you!!! Great bottles in this pit

[@karenwright9123]

Couldn't tell you were thrilled about this one...lol. Congratulations.😁

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

What an amazing pit! You must be over the moon with these rare finds

[@johnwillis12454]

The rod with the loop on the end looks like a poker we had for a big coal furnace , the loop was the handle ?

[@jayiverson2865]

So happy for you finding and uncovering this AMAZING find! 😮😊

[@Beanieweenieable]

Fantastic job Tom! How fun!

[@susiewagner1534]

Absolutely fabulous, thank you 😊

[@SuperKabookie]

Congratulations on your amazing finds!

[@Specksworld]

This has been the most exciting dig I've ever watched thank you continue you're good luck

[@bbslizards]

Congratulations on this amazing dig!!!

[@andrewowens9382]

Hi Tom 👋 👋 👋 some really old bottles in that pit a good collection 👌 👍 the hazard and hazard colbolt blue colour is a good find Tom 👌 mostly in good nick too 😀 👍 most of our old bottles that are colour are poison bottles mostly blue and green colours 😀 well done Tom 👏 ✔ Andrew south wales uk 👌 👍 👏 😀 🇬🇧

[@misterp158]

Awesome dig. thanks for sharing

[@thecatsmeowfromny]

Hi Tom! Another great dig, and I love that you found so many embossed bottles. Your enthusiasm & joy are contagious!

[@daviddarrall9384]

Beautiful old building (house). Fantastic original finds! Super video, well done. 😊 UK.

[@luanncolistro879]

Absolutely AMAZING dig. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[@Jonathan-g5i]

Congratulations on a fantastic dig🎉 you deserve it with all the hard work and effort you put in . I hope you were able to keep your finds 👍🏼

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

😱I’ve just found your channel when you posted this, great timing, and WOW 😮 was this absolutely amazing! Now I’ve got to watch the others. 😂 Thanks for sharing this wonderful and exciting content! Hugz, Tree

[@TomAskjem.]

Welcome. Enjoy!

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Great finds👍💯

[@pauljefferies2091]

I think what happens is that even after statehood the local pharmacy still had an inventory of Territorial embossed bottles that they had to get rid of so I think that may be the reason that you find them even up higher than the Statehood bottles. Great stuff that you guys dug!

[@TomAskjem.]

That makes sense