Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Charles M. Hoffman
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1997
Type Site: Gatlin Site, Gila Bend, Painted Rocks Reservoir, Arizona
Identified By: Charles M. Hoffman
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1997
Type Site: Gatlin 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.
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.
Gatlin Side Notch
AKA: Hohokam (Perino, 1985)Cluster: Pueblo Side Notch Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium isosceles triangle side notch point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is narrow with a straight to slightly incurvate shape. The blade tapers in gradually forming a delicate needle like tip. Some examples may have a serrated blade. Parallel U-shaped notches enter the blade forming horizontal shoulders and an expanding stem. Some examples have had a wide U-shaped notch. The base is concaved and usually form a wide V or U shaped base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 40 to 110 mm, Stem Length - 8 to 13 mm, Blade Width - 10 to 15 mm, Neck Width - 5 to 8, Basal Width - 12 to 18 mm
Total Length - 40 to 110 mm, Stem Length - 8 to 13 mm, Blade Width - 10 to 15 mm, Neck Width - 5 to 8, Basal Width - 12 to 18 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Gila Bend region of south-central Arizona and into other Hohokam occupation and trading regions.
This point is primarily found in the Gila Bend region of south-central Arizona and into other Hohokam occupation and trading regions.
Age / Periods:
Date: 900 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic - Late Prehistory
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Hohokam Culture
Date: 900 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic - Late Prehistory
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Hohokam Culture
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Citrus Side Notch, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Citrus Side Notch, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon
