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
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.
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.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Northern California
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:
Date: 7,600 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period:Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
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