Hot Creek Point

This triangular point features a distinctive elliptical profile and exhibits a medium to large size range. The blade morphology can vary, displaying either a gently curved excurvate shape or a straight configuration, with larger specimens often presenting a subtly excurvate form. Prolonged re-sharpening can lead to a reduction in blade length, resulting in a straighter blade shape. Many examples of this point type are characterized by the presence of serrations along the blade edges. The shoulder morphology is diverse, ranging from slightly barbed to nearly horizontal, although extensive re-sharpening can cause a reduction in shoulder prominence. The stem exhibits variability, ranging from straight to slightly expanding, with a base that can be straight or mildly convex. The flaking pattern on this point can be oblique, collateral, or random, reflecting the versatility of the manufacturing technique employed in its creation.

The arrowhead's dimensions are as follows: it ranges in overall length from 35 to 85 mm, with the stem section measuring between 10 to 14 mm. The blade itself spans a width of 28 to 42 mm, narrowing to a neck width of 16 to 25 mm, and further expanding to a basal width of 18 to 23 mm. In terms of thickness, the arrowhead measures between 7 to 11 mm.

This type is mainly located in the middle section of the Sierra Nevada mountains, spanning California and Nevada.