Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Richard E. Markley
Named For: Richard E. Markley
Date Identified: 1980
Type Site: Rainbow Point Site (PLU-113), Pluma County, California
Point Validity:
Valid type
Markley is a well published archaeologist who works for the Tahoe National Forest. He has conducted has publish many books on the archaeology of Nevada and California. This type was published in a professional book and has limited professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from straight to excurvate. Most examples have heavy re-sharpening which shortens the blade and forms a straighter edge. The shoulders may range from barbed to horizontal. Re-sharpened examples have reduced shoulders. The stem is straight with a straight base. Basal thinning and grinding are present on this point. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Borax Lake for similar sizes
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada in Northern California
Age / Periods:
Date: 7,600 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period:Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
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