Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By:  Richard E. Markley
Named For:  Richard E. Markley
Date Identified:  1980
Type Site:  Rainbow Point Site (PLU-113), Pluma County, California
Point Validity: Valid type

Markley is a well published archaeologist who works for the Tahoe National Forest. He has conducted has publish many books on the archaeology of Nevada and California. This type was published in a professional book and has limited professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Bucks Lake Stemmed
(Borax Lake Variant)
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:

Data Needed / See Borax Lake for similar sizes
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Northern California
Age / Periods:
Date: 7,600 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period:Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
HouxScottsbluffStanislaus
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Borax Lake, MostinStanislaus
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Tony

 Bucks Lake Projectile Point, Bucks Lake Arrowhead
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

16, 30, W1