Elk River Point

This triangular stemmed point measures between 1.75 and 3.75 inches in length, exhibiting a predominantly elliptical cross-section, with occasional instances of unifacial morphology. The blade profile is characterized by an excurvate shape, often featuring a curved tip that recurves towards the base. The shoulders typically display an upward inclination, although they can also be oriented horizontally. The stem, which is generally straight, may exhibit a slight expansion or contraction. The flaking pattern on the stem is distinguished by broad, steep percussion flaking on opposing surfaces. The base of the point is typically straight or slightly convex, sometimes bearing evidence of light grinding. The final stage of manufacture involved the application of oblique transverse flaking, which is commonly observed on both faces of the point, although single-faced examples also occur.

The dimensions of the arrowheads are as follows: they exhibit a total length range of 48 to 92 millimeters, with a mean length of 72 millimeters. The stem length varies from 11 to 17 millimeters, averaging 14 millimeters. The width of the blade spans 27 to 38 millimeters, with an average width of 31 millimeters. Additionally, the stem width ranges from 15 to 19 millimeters, averaging 17 millimeters. In terms of thickness, the arrowheads measure between 8 and 11 millimeters.

This type is mainly discovered in the Tennessee River basin and extends into western North Carolina. This type has infrequently been spotted in the Ohio River Valley.