Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Noel Justice
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2002
Type Site: Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
Identified By: Noel Justice
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2002
Type Site: Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
Point Validity:
Valid type
Justice is a distinguished anthropologist and Assistant Director and Curator of Collections at Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University. This point was named in his book on points of the Southwest. There are currently few professional references to this type. This is considered a valid type.
Justice is a distinguished anthropologist and Assistant Director and Curator of Collections at Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University. This point was named in his book on points of the Southwest. There are currently few professional references to this type. This is considered a valid type.
Chaco Corner Notch
Cluster: Chaco Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin small triangular corner notched point with a flattened cross section. The blade may vary from straight to excurvate. Deep diagonal notches enter the blade from the corners of the point forming shoulders that are barbed with a narrow neck. Notches may remain a straight diagonal line, or may curve upwards towards the tip at the end of the notch. The stem is expanding with a convex base. Some examples have a straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 15 to 45 mm, Stem Length - 5 to 8 mm, Blade Width - 12 to 19 mm, Neck Width -4 to 7 mm, Basal Width - 12 to 17 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Total Length - 15 to 45 mm, Stem Length - 5 to 8 mm, Blade Width - 12 to 19 mm, Neck Width -4 to 7 mm, Basal Width - 12 to 17 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Bonito points are commonly found with these points. These points are usually found in the older occupations while the Bonito points are generally found in the newer occupations (Justice, 2002).
Bonito points are commonly found with these points. These points are usually found in the older occupations while the Bonito points are generally found in the newer occupations (Justice, 2002).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Chaco Canyon region. These points are found in areas associated with the Mogollon and Mimbres areas. These points may be fund into the lower Rio Grande area with decreased frequency. These points may be found into the Dolores River Valley and into the Salt River and Gila River Valley.
This point is primarily found in the Chaco Canyon region. These points are found in areas associated with the Mogollon and Mimbres areas. These points may be fund into the lower Rio Grande area with decreased frequency. These points may be found into the Dolores River Valley and into the Salt River and Gila River Valley.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,250 - 1,050 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
(Pueblo I and II)
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Medieval
Warm
Culture: Pueblo Culture
Date: 1,250 - 1,050 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
(Pueblo I and II)
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Medieval
Warm
Culture: Pueblo Culture
Age Details:
