Projectile point · Late Prehistoric
Fresno
1200–1700 CE, Plains Village
The Fresno point is the plain triangular arrowpoint of the Southern and Central Plains, about 1,200 to 1,700 CE, found on Plains Village and Toyah sites. It is the Plains equivalent of Madison. It is abundant and inexpensive.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1200–1700 CE |
| Period | Late Prehistoric |
| Cultures | Plains Village |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains |
Diagnostic traits
Small unnotched triangular arrow point with a straight or slightly concave base.
Identification
Fresno is a small unnotched triangle with a straight or slightly concave base, unlike Plains Side-notched and Washita, which are notched, and Harrell, which has a notched base. Size is under 3 cm. Edges are straight.
Reproductions and fakes
Fresno points are not faked because of their abundance and low value. They are often confused with Madison, from which they are separated only by region.
Cite this article
Stratum Study. "Fresno" (Artifact type). Stratum Study pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/study/types/fresno. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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