Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By:  Alan D Reed
Named For:   Camel Back WSA, Delta County, Colorado
Date Identified:  2003
Type Site: 
Point Validity: Valid type

Reed is a professional archaeologist who does extensive studies of Colorado and Utah areas.  This type was named in a publication on the Uncompahgre Complex and has limited professional references.  This is considered a valid type.

Camel Back Corner Notch
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular corner notch point with an elliptical cross section.  The blade is primarily excurvate.  The shoulders may vary from slightly barbed to having a slight upward angle.  The stem is expanding with a convex base giving the stem a bulbous appearance.  This point has a random flaking pattern.    
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found on the Uncompahgre Plateau of Colorado.
Age / Periods:
Date: 700 - 500 B.P.
Cultural Period:Late Prehistoric
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm to  Little Ice Age
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Hog Back, Pelican Lake
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Kent Allison

Camel Back Projectile Point, Camel Back Arrowhead
Camelback Projectile Point, Camelback Arrowhead
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