Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Mark R. Harrington
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1948
Type Site: Borax Lake Site (CA-LAK-36), Lake County, California
Identified By: Mark R. Harrington
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1948
Type Site: Borax Lake Site (CA-LAK-36), Lake County, California
Point Validity:
Valid type
Harrington was a distinguished anthropologist who specialized in southwestern archaeology excavations many important sites including Pueblo Grande de Nevada, (Nevada’s Lost City). He served as curator of archaeology at the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles. He named this type in a professional publication and this type has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Harrington was a distinguished anthropologist who specialized in southwestern archaeology excavations many important sites including Pueblo Grande de Nevada, (Nevada’s Lost City). He served as curator of archaeology at the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles. He named this type in a professional publication and this type has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Borax Lake Stemmed
Cluster: Borax Lake Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from straight to excurvate. Most examples have heavy re-sharpening which shortens the blade and forms a straighter edge. The shoulders may range from barbed to horizontal. Re-sharpened examples have reduced shoulders. The stem is straight with a straight base. Basal thinning and grinding are present on this point. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 30 to 85 mm, Stem Length - 11 to 17 mm, Blade Width - 21 to 45 mm, Stem Width - 13 to 28 mm, Thickness - 6 to 11 mm
Total Length - 30 to 85 mm, Stem Length - 11 to 17 mm, Blade Width - 21 to 45 mm, Stem Width - 13 to 28 mm, Thickness - 6 to 11 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Points with a concaved base would be classified as a Stanislaus point.
Points with a concaved base would be classified as a Stanislaus point.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the North Coastal Ranges of California and the Clear Lake Basin. This point may also be found into the Sierra Nevada and into the Mohave Desert and surrounding areas.
This point is primarily found in the North Coastal Ranges of California and the Clear Lake Basin. This point may also be found into the Sierra Nevada and into the Mohave Desert and surrounding areas.
Age / Periods:
Date: 7,600 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Date: 7,600 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Age Details:
