Ground probing practice

Blackfoot58

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I walked a small area of field. Nothing too special, but I was happy to have success probing. Eventually it’ll be something good.
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Small piece of heat-treated flint and what looked like a small hatchet head in situ. But alas, I see no signs of workmanship (rock). The curved piece, on the left, has a nice flat straight cleave to it. Also some red mixed in with the gray. I may see if I can polish it a little.
Just proof that probing can get results. I believe I’ll do a small pit dig after the beans are out. 1 area produced a concentration of flakes this spring.
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The hatchet looking rock looks like the bit edge has no patina. Like maybe it was indeed used for something. It’s a naturally shaped rock for sure, but that bit has me wondering. Did you try it out by chance?
 

The hatchet looking rock looks like the bit edge has no patina. Like maybe it was indeed used for something. It’s a naturally shaped rock for sure, but that bit has me wondering. Did you try it out by chance?
No, I just ran a garden hose on it to get the dirt off.
 

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