Midland points share the same shape and sizes as Folsom, but lack a flute. Problems typing these points arise when trying to make the distinction between a separate cultural complex or simply Folsom points that were chosen to be unfluted due to the makers discretion. Some sites, like Lindenmeier, have examples of fluted Folsom points alongside unfluted points – other sites with only unfluted Folsom points lends more credibility to the thought of a separate cultural complex of Midland.¹

The lack of a flute may simply come down to the point being too thin. An attempt could cause breakage. Sometimes points will exhibit a flute on one side, without any fluting on the other. 

To resolve this typological issue, more research is needed in the transition from Folsom to Midland. These transitional point examples may already be present at sites which have the fluted and unfluted points. In order to prove the cultural shift, sites that only have unfluted points should be dated to see if they are younger than Folsom sites.¹

Overall, it is currently inconclusive whether or not Folsom and Midland are unique complexes. 

Midland Points

Midland points are identical to Folsom points aside from their lack of fluting.