Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Charles E. Nelson
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1973
Type Site: Cherry Gulch (5FJ63), Jefferson County, Colorado
Identified By: Charles E. Nelson
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1973
Type Site: Cherry Gulch (5FJ63), Jefferson County, Colorado
Point Validity:
Valid type
Nelson is an anthropologist who has conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Colorado. This type was named in a professional publication and has limited professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Nelson is an anthropologist who has conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Colorado. This type was named in a professional publication and has limited professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Cherry Gulch Notched
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular point with a thick elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight to excurvate, and may be serrated. The shoulders are primarily at an upward angle, but may be horizontal with an expanding stem. The base is convex and is absent of any basal grinding. The flaking pattern may range from random to collateral.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 35 to 55 mm, Stem Length - 8 to 14 mm, Blade Width - 17 to 25 mm, Neck Width - 13 to 17 mm, Stem Width - 16 to 21 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Total Length - 35 to 55 mm, Stem Length - 8 to 14 mm, Blade Width - 17 to 25 mm, Neck Width - 13 to 17 mm, Stem Width - 16 to 21 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
These points may be distinguished from the Mount Albion points by the lack of basal grinding. May be distinguished from the Magic Mountain point because Magic Mountain point is not serrated.
These points may be distinguished from the Mount Albion points by the lack of basal grinding. May be distinguished from the Magic Mountain point because Magic Mountain point is not serrated.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in western Colorado and into eastern Utah.
This point is primarily found in western Colorado and into eastern Utah.
Age / Periods:
Date: 5,800 - 5,300 B.P.
Cultural Period:Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Date: 5,800 - 5,300 B.P.
Cultural Period:Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Age Details:
This type is part of the Albion Boardinghouse Complex and Archaic Mountain Traditions.
This type is part of the Albion Boardinghouse Complex and Archaic Mountain Traditions.
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Fourth of July Stemmed, Fourth of July Lanceolate, Magic Mountain, Mount Albion
Fourth of July Stemmed, Fourth of July Lanceolate, Magic Mountain, Mount Albion
