Midland points were first discovered at the Scharbauer Site near
Midland, in West Texas. They were evidently contemporaneous with Folsom
points, which they greatly resemble.
[Illustration: _Midland_]
Formal description of Midland points has not yet been made. They are
mentioned, however, as appearing a great deal like Folsom points in
shape, size, and thinness, but are distinct from them in not being
fluted. Otherwise they are apparently of the same fine workmanship and
technological tradition as Folsom points.
Deposits in which a Midland point fragment was found with human remains
at the Scharbauer Site have been dated to about 11,000 years ago,
indicating a time range for this point type corresponding to that of
Folsom. Similar points have been found near Lubbock, Texas; central New
Mexico; and as far east as San Augustine County, Texas. Possibly they
will be found to occur in other districts on or near the Llano Estacado.
Quite frequently they are found together with Folsom points in west
Texas and New Mexico localities.