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Name Details:
Named By: Michael G. Michlovic
Named For: Type site
Date Identified: 1995
Type Site: The Rustad Quarry site (32RI775), Richland County, North Dakota
Rustad Quarry
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Swan River Chert, Knife River Flint, Red River Chert
Date:
Cultural Period:
7,700 - 7,100 B.P.
Early Archaic
Early Holocene
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a
small triangular side notched point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate. Parallel U
shaped notches are lower on the blade forming a horizontal shoulder and an expanding stem. Basal and hafting region grinding is present on this type. The base may vary from straight to slightly concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data Needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in southeastern North Dakota and into South Dakota and Minnesota. This type has been reported into southern
Manitoba.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Michlovic and Running (2005) note that one of the most characteristic aspects of thee point is the small size. These points came from the early Archaic component of the site and have many of the same
characteristics of other early Archaic type points (Simonsen, Gowen, Mummy Cave, ect.) however, their size is comparable to Prairie Side Notch type points.
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
Michlovic is a distinguished anthropologist and professor for the Department of Anthropology, Minnesota State University. He conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of the
Red River Valley, Minnesota and the surrounding region. This type was named in a professional publication and has several professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
As Illustrated by Michlovic and Running, 2005
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
50, 119
Rustad Quarry Projectile Point, Rustad Quarry Arrowhead
