Cougar Mountain Point

This triangular point exhibits a distinctive morphology, characterized by a medium to large size and a contracting stem that comprises approximately one-third to one-half of its overall length. The blade itself is excurvate, with a subtle curvature that invades the tip and then recurves towards the shoulders, which are generally weak and may display a range of configurations, from a slight upward inclination to a more rounded profile. In cross-section, the point presents an elliptical shape, while the base is marked by a convex curvature. Evidence of hafting region grinding is visible, suggesting intentional preparation for attachment. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, implying a lack of deliberate control over the flake scar orientation.

The dimensions of the arrowheads are characterized by the following measurements: overall length ranges from 55 to 150 mm, with a typical average span of 70 to 100 mm. The stem, which generally constitutes between one-half to one-third of the total length, measures between 30 to 90 mm. The width of the blade varies from 14 to 43 mm.

This style is mainly discovered in the upper Great Basin region, extending to the Snake River Valley, and reaching the southern slopes of Oregon's Cascades, as well as the northern ranges of California's Sierra Nevada. This style is typically scattered throughout the Great Basin