Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Toby Morrow
Named For: City in Iowa
Date Identified: 1984
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Point Validity:
Valid type
Morrow is a professional archaeologist who has served in many professional archaeologist roles including Chief Archaeologist for the State of Iowa. This point was named in his book on Iowa projectile points and has limited professional references to this type. This is a valid type.
Dayton Corner Notch
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular corner notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate with some examples having an almost straight blade. The shoulders are slightly barbed. The stem is expanding with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in central Iowa
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
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