Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Dan F. Morse
Named For: Creek where examples were found
Date Identified: 1970
Type Site: Multiple site along Big Creek, northeastern Arkansas
Identified By: Dan F. Morse
Named For: Creek where examples were found
Date Identified: 1970
Type Site: Multiple site along Big Creek, northeastern Arkansas
Point Validity:
Valid type
Morse is an anthropologist who was a professor at the University of Arkansas. He served as an archaeologist for the Arkansas Archaeological Survey. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Morse is an anthropologist who was a professor at the University of Arkansas. He served as an archaeologist for the Arkansas Archaeological Survey. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Big Creek Corner Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium corner notch point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is broad and primarily excurvate and may take on a pentagonal appearance on some examples. The tip is commonly angled inwards to form a mucronate or “needle” tip. The shoulders barbed and may vary from a slight barb to long barbs. Wide corner notches form an expanding with a convex base. The stem is usually short and wide and will have an ovoid or bulbous appearance. Basal grinding is usually present and very light. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 30 to 65 mm (average 48 mm), Stem Length - 11 to 20 mm (average 15 mm) Blade Width - 19 to 47 mm (average 34 mm), Stem Width - 18 to 28 mm (average 24 mm), Neck Width - 17 to 25 mm (average 20 mm), Thickness - 7 to 11 mm
Total Length - 30 to 65 mm (average 48 mm), Stem Length - 11 to 20 mm (average 15 mm) Blade Width - 19 to 47 mm (average 34 mm), Stem Width - 18 to 28 mm (average 24 mm), Neck Width - 17 to 25 mm (average 20 mm), Thickness - 7 to 11 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point is similar to the Snyders and Affis Snyders point. It can be distinguished from these points by a narrower notch than will be seen on the Snyders points. This point is similar to the Big Slough point, but is smaller. This point may be difficult to distinguish from smaller Big Slough points. (W11).
This point is similar to the Snyders and Affis Snyders point. It can be distinguished from these points by a narrower notch than will be seen on the Snyders points. This point is similar to the Big Slough point, but is smaller. This point may be difficult to distinguish from smaller Big Slough points. (W11).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are primarily found in northeastern Arkansas, eastern Arkansas Ozarks, and into southeastern Missouri. This point may be found with decreased frequency into northeastern Oklahoma and southern Illinois.
These points are primarily found in northeastern Arkansas, eastern Arkansas Ozarks, and into southeastern Missouri. This point may be found with decreased frequency into northeastern Oklahoma and southern Illinois.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,500 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period:Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 3,500 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period:Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Affis Snyders, Big Slough, Ellis, Ferry, Gibson, Grand, Hopewell, Norton, Kings, Snyders, Williams
Affis Snyders, Big Slough, Ellis, Ferry, Gibson, Grand, Hopewell, Norton, Kings, Snyders, Williams
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Dolores
Dolores
