Folsom Site, Archaeological site in Colfax County, US.
The Folsom Site spans across 10 acres of land near Wild Horse Arroyo, featuring excavated remains of ancient bison and specialized hunting tools.
George McJunkin discovered the site in 1908 after a flood exposed large bones, leading to archaeological investigations that began in 1926.
The excavations at Folsom Site established new understanding of early human settlements in North America through the discovery of specific projectile points.
The archaeological location lies approximately 8 miles west of Folsom, New Mexico, and contains preserved specimens at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Researchers uncovered 32 extinct bison specimens alongside fluted projectile points, confirming human presence during the Late Pleistocene period in North America.
Location: Colfax County
GPS coordinates: 36.88170,-104.07100
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:49
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