Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: William Mayer-Oakes
Named For: Ashtabula County, Ohio
Date Identified: 1955
Type Site:
Identified By: William Mayer-Oakes
Named For: Ashtabula County, Ohio
Date Identified: 1955
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
This point was named in a professional publication and is professionally a widely recognized type. This is a valid type.
This point was named in a professional publication and is professionally a widely recognized type. This is a valid type.
Ashtabula Stemmed
Cluster: Susquehanna Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a broad medium to large (typically 4 to 5 inches) triangular point with an expanding stem. This point has a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight. Some examples have a slight excurvate shape while other re-sharpened examples have an incurvate blade. The shoulders have an upward slope and are commonly asymmetrical. The stem may vary from almost straight to expanding. The base is primarily straight, but may be slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 50 to 150 mm (typically 75 to 100 mm), Stem Length - 10 to 23 mm, Width - 25 to 50 mm (typically 25 to 38 mm), Stem Width - 12 to 30 mm
Total Length - 50 to 150 mm (typically 75 to 100 mm), Stem Length - 10 to 23 mm, Width - 25 to 50 mm (typically 25 to 38 mm), Stem Width - 12 to 30 mm
Additional Comments:
This point has a longer and narrower stem than other points within this cluster.
Ashtabula points 4 to 8 inches would be classified as knives while points under 3 inches would be classified as projectile points.
This point has a longer and narrower stem than other points within this cluster.
Ashtabula points 4 to 8 inches would be classified as knives while points under 3 inches would be classified as projectile points.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the upper Ohio River Valley of northern Ohio and into western Pennsylvania and western New York. Has been reported into West Virginia or northwestern Kentucky with decreased frequency.
This point is primarily found in the upper Ohio River Valley of northern Ohio and into western Pennsylvania and western New York. Has been reported into West Virginia or northwestern Kentucky with decreased frequency.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,500 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period:Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 3,500 - 2,500 B.P.
Cultural Period:Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Appalachian, Forest, Koens Crispin, Lehigh, Mansion Inn, Savannah River, Schuylkill, Snook Kill, Waratan
Appalachian, Forest, Koens Crispin, Lehigh, Mansion Inn, Savannah River, Schuylkill, Snook Kill, Waratan
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Dismal Swamp, Dry Brook, Orient, Perkiomen, Susquehanna Broad Spear, Wayland
Dismal Swamp, Dry Brook, Orient, Perkiomen, Susquehanna Broad Spear, Wayland
