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Type Site: Horsefly Hamilton site (5MT2236), Sage hen Flats, Colorado
Horsefly
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,500 - 1,500 B.P.
Late Archaic
Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section.
The blade is excurvate with shoulders that range from slightly barbed to having a slight upward angle. The stem is short and parallel to slightly expanding with a slightly convex base This point has a
random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data Needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found on the Uncompahgre Plateau of southwestern Colorado and into southeastern Colorado.
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Point Validity: Valid Type
Unable to discern where the name began, it appears to be associated with
Horsefly Hamilton site which was part of the Dolores Research project
There are several professional publications that reference the type, but none
mentioned the name or date of the reference of this point. Because there
are professional references to this type, this is considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
This point is associated with the Horsefly phase.
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23
Horsefly Projectile Point, Horsefly Arrowhead
