Flint from Black Mesa region of Oklahoma

[docmann]

Spent a couple of days in the Black Mesa area of Oklahoma. I've never seen so much flint in two days as I saw there. Because we were mixing in some sightseeing with flint hunting, we didn't spend a lot of time at any one place. Consequently, I didn't make a big haul, but did come up with a few interesting pieces. This area is incredible, and if one can gain access, I highly recommend it.
docmann

 

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[docmann]

Monty, Neanderthal and Thirty7, I appreciated your comments. Monty, you mentioned the gypsum deposits. One of my favorite places is an area known as "Antelope Hills". Indeed, these are 300 to 400' hills located on the 100' meridian between us and the Texas panhandle, with gypsum covering (I believe). Custer mentions this area several times in his books as important landmarks. Indeed, this was the turning point where he turned from south to east before he struck Black Kettle on the Washita in 1868. I recovered a Bronze US Cavalry rosette from that region. You're right about the topography. Just like our weather, if you don't like what you see, just be patient because you'll get a look at just about everything from one end of the state to the other.
Neanderthal, yes the piece is translucent, but because of its thickness, barely so. It's really a bit more attractive in hand, and if I can obtain a more lifelike photo, I'll post it. Thanks for the comments.
Thirty7, Yea, I couldn't believe the amount of flint. Typically, one has to really work for flint pieces. Here, it's a matter of sorting out the hundreds (or thousands) of flakes and cores. It's a nice problem to have, but it sure demands a different approach to differentiation. Again, I appreciate your comments.
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[Monty]

Because of the censor software you have to spell it like this Wash ita! LOL Monty

 

[docmann]

Holy Wash ita, Monty, I'll have to watch my language. Thanks for the heads up. I'd hate to be run off from this site after running onto such a good bunch of red-dirt rangers. Take care,
doc
PS
Posted below is a shot from one of the Antelope Hills looking west to the others. Right on the Texas Oklahoma border.
MM

 

[Neanderthal]

Sorry, almost forgot about this post. I used to hunt over in western OK...well, all over OK. The material in your fourth picture isn't Kay County chert. Kay County is opaque, often fossiliferous and looks a bit different. Your material is most likely an agate or "Day Creek". Day Creek dolomite is pretty much the lateral equivalent to Alibates, but outcrops in western ok and is more translucent. It's pretty common out in western OK and used by pretty much by all different cultures. Pretty stuff! You should also be running into Ogalala quartzite and Niabrara jasper quite frequently.