NYSAA Bulletin No. 52 — Archaic Sites: Croton Point & Dogan Point — Passage 18

[Various (1971)] A convex sided type of point with either a straight, convex, or concave base represents 75.0% of the sample. A visual inspection of the flint utilized indicates that it is either of the Onondaga or Lockport Dolomite Formations which occur in the valley as glacial pebbles (Wray 1949: 24-48). These triangular projectile points are similar to the Levanna and Madison projectile point types as defined by Ritchie (1961:31-34). The primary distinctions between the two types are proportions (the Levanna type is larger) and temporal distribution. The Levanna projectile point type is common during the Late Woodland Period until 1350 A.D. when it is surplanted by the Madison (Ritchie 1961:31). Stemmed Projectile Points: No stemmed projectile points were recovered from the excavated area.

A Meadowood projectile point of the Early Woodland Period was found on the surface 200 ft. west of the excavated area and 350 ft, north of the river. The base of the point is broken. Projectile Point Blanks: Two triangular projectile point blanks, both of Onondaga flint, were found. Drills: One drill is a reworked projectile point of Onondaga flint. The other specimen is the broken tip of a drill. Scrapers: The 2 backed scrapers are large, bifacially worked implements. Five of the 7 side scrapers are unifacially worked and 2 are bifacially worked implements. Blades: The 3 blade fragments are all of Onondaga flint and bifacially worked.