Large lanceolate spear or dart points with relatively wide and flat bases. Broad, collateral flake scars suggest a technology similar to the Large Lanceolate Tapered-stem points of similar age. Often the lower portions of the point's lateral edges are ground smooth.
OTHER NAMES Birch Creek variety A Birch Creek variety B Plano Midland (Plains) AGE 9500 – 6400 BC (10,000 – 7,500 C14 BP) Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34)Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34)Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34)Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34)Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34)Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34)Wasden Site (Owl Cave – Butler 1978:Fig. 34) Measurement Range (N=26) Blade Width = 19.6 – 25.6 mm
9500 – 6400 BC (10,000 – 7,500 C14 BP)