Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By:  Charles M. Hoffman
Named For:  Type Site
Date Identified:  1997
Type Site:  Citrus Site, Gila Bend, Painted Rocks Reservoir, Arizona
Point Validity: Valid type

Hoffman was a distinguished anthropologist and a professor at the University of Arizona.  He specialized in archaeology of the Southwest, Florida and the Caribbean.  This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references.  This is considered a valid type.
Citrus Side Notch
Cluster: Pueblo Side Notch Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin small to medium triangular side notch point with a flattened cross section.  The blade is narrow with a straight to slightly incurvate shape.  The blade tapers in gradually forming a delicate needle like tip.  The widest part of the blade is at the base.  Parallel narrow U-shaped notches enter the blade forming horizontal shoulders and an expanding stem.  The base is generally straight or slightly concave.  This point has a high quality of workmanship and has a random flaking pattern. 
Size Measurements:

Total Length - 26 to 45 mm,  Stem length - 5 to 7 mm,  Max Width - 9 to 14 mm,  Neck Width - 4 to 6 mm,  Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:

These points are commonly found in association with cremation burial contexts and occurs in caches with carefully matched sets of finely worked specimens (Justice, 2002).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found in the Salt and Gila River Valley's of Arizona.
Age / Periods:
Date: 800 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Hohokam Culture
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Desert, Gatlin, Salado
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Gatlin, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

23, 30, 39