The Folsom–Midland component of the Gault site, central Texas: Context, technology, and typology

This study reports the contexts and manufacture technology of Folsom–Midland diagnostic artifacts at the Gault site, followed by a broader discussion of typological issues. Gault is a lithic procurement and habitation site along Buttermilk Creek in central Texas. In terms of context, Folsom–Midland materials are more common south of Buttermilk Creek, but their context is generally more secure to the north. Folsom and Midland technology from Gault gives insight into deviations in Folsom preform production sequences, as well as differing production techniques for Midland points. Some of these variations may be related to the flintknapping learning process. Proportions of Folsom and Midland points and preforms suggest Hofman's (1992) approach to Folsom and Midland technology is accurate for this location. Finally, Gault shows that Folsom and Midland are not always typologically distinct, with various technological hybrids being present at this site and elsewhere.