Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Wolf Lake Projectile Point
Name Details:
Identified By:   Samuel MaGahey
Named For:  Type Site
Date Identified:  1995
Type Site:  Wolf Lake site, Union County, Mississippi
Point Validity: Valid type

MaGahey is a professional Archaeologist who served as the Chief Archaeologist for Mississippi Department of Archives and History as well as the Editor in of Mississippi Archeology until 1982.  This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references.  This is considered a valid type.
Wolf Lake Stemmed
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to large triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section  The blade many vary from slightly excurvate to straight.  The shoulders range from horizontal to having a slight upward angle.  The stem is contracting with a straight base  This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:

Length - 37 to 182 mm (average 83 mm), Width - 24 to 59 mm (average 40 mm), Thickness 6 to 12 mm (average 8 mm).
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found  in the Yazoo Basin of Mississippi.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Dickson, Mabin
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
As illustrated by MaGahey, 2000
Adam Burchfield
James Coggin





 Wolf Lake Projectile Point, Wolf Lake Arrowhead
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

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