“There are many theories about precisely where the land of Cumorah was located, and those who advocate each view are very sure about their views. The North America theorists believe this is a clear reference to the Great Lakes and … the northeast part of the United States. The South America theorists posit that this is a reference to the plains of Imbabura in Ecuador’s lake country. … The Mesoamerica theorists identify an area of southern Mexico on the eastern shore of the continent just north of the Yucatan Peninsula. … But when it comes to Book of Mormon geography, the only official statements that have been made by Church authorities say that we do not know” (Chase, Making Precious Things Plain, 3:212–13).