Brodhead Point

This triangular projectile point exhibits a distinctive elliptical profile, with a blade shape that is predominantly excurvate, although it can also occur with a straight alignment. The notching pattern is characterized by shallow, parallel grooves that are positioned low on the blade or near the corners, resulting in a shoulder formation that can range from a horizontal orientation to a subtle, barbed configuration. The stem expands outward, terminating in a convex base. The flaking pattern on this point is irregular and non-directional, lacking a consistent or organized arrangement of flake scars.

The arrowheads exhibit the following dimensional characteristics: their overall length ranges from 30 to 60 mm. The stem, which forms the base of the arrowhead, measures between 7 to 18 mm in length, with an average length of 7 to 12 mm. The blade, the primary cutting edge, spans a width of 15 to 30 mm, with a more typical range of 15 to 23 mm. Conversely, the stem width is roughly equivalent to the blade width. The neck, the narrowed section connecting the blade to the stem, displays a width of 11 to 18 mm.

This type is mainly located in the Delaware River valley and extends into the upper Susquehanna River region of northern Pennsylvania and southern New York