Stone tool procurement in the Susquehanna Valley in conjunction with the creation of a collection of lithic material to be used for educational and scientific research

The author examines the chert and chert-bearing formations of the Susquehanna and Schoharie River valleys. The paper explores the different general terms and criteria that have been used to describe and classify lithic raw materials. The classic types of lithic materials occurring within New York State and their characteristics, sources and distribution are examined. Methodological problems and needs are defined and discussed. Future research directions are outlined.