Forest Point

This triangular point exhibits a distinctive morphology, characterized by a medium-sized expanding stem and an elliptical cross-sectional profile. The blade edge is predominantly straight, although it may occasionally display a subtle excurvate curvature. The shoulders are positioned at an upward angle, typically terminating in a rounded junction where they converge with the blade. The stem itself is marked by a gradual expansion, culminating in a base that is either straight or slightly concave. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, lacking a discernible organizational structure.

This type is mainly located in the northern Ohio River region.

The arrowhead in question is believed to have originated from the same time period as the Fishtail Complex, a notable archaeological phenomenon. Specifically, it is thought to represent a regional variation characteristic of the Upper Ohio Valley. This classification is supported by the Pennsylvania Archaeological Society, which has extensively studied the Fishtail Complex and its various manifestations across different geographic areas. The Upper Ohio Valley variant is distinguished by unique features that set it apart from other regional expressions of the Fishtail Complex, highlighting the diversity and complexity of prehistoric cultural developments in this part of North America.