Looking for arrowheads in Minnesota is something I do at the same time,if I'm out metal detecting a farm field,or anywhere out in the woods where one is not on to overly beaten of a re-landsacped area of undisturbed land.I look for arrowheads at the same time.
I'm bumbed that it's been many,many years since I've found an arrowhead.
When I was in the 5th..6th and 7th grade,I wast so interested in Indian Artifacts,that it was all I could do,to swallow up every book on the subject.
I was looking for arrowheads while the other kids went out to play baseball.
I was digging,and sifting though Minnehaha Creek,while the other kids were playing baseball.
When it comes to good locations looking for arrowheads.The only tip I'll give you,is where would you hunt in wait for an animal.
Near water is always a best bet when searching for Indian Relics.
Everything has been pretty much spotted,and picked up through the years.
Near water,and farm fields near water,and I'm talking a water source.
Near a swamp,or lowland where water gathering during a rainy season.
Lakes,creeks,and rivers.
If you're up in the northern part of Minnesota.Odds are the same animal paths,and trails to a lake,or source of water to get a drink in the early morning hours,are the same paths taken for generations.
Shorelines,animals paths to a water source etc.
The best spots to look around a lake.Look for the ideal spot to build your log cabin on level ground.The ideal campsites are the same on a lake.
Odds are when camping on a natural lake,or water source here in the state.Many in the past have as well,and like us they'd pick the best spot.
As far as which side of a lake..east,north,south,etc.Perhaps some enjoyed all locations through out the seasons.Where a north wind would be welcomed in the heat of the summer,or enjoying the breeze to keep the bugs at bay.
Where a camping spot level & comfortable,and believe me.There are alot of lakes here in the state,that are not over developed,that have vast clues to past Native American camps,and perhaps permenent residence at one time.You're camping where they did.
It's the developing,and landscaping done over the years.Not to mention what was exposed to the human eye that has already been picked up.
Logging itself,development etc..You'd be amazed how things have changed environmentally in the last 150 years hear.
Looking for arrowheads comes natural to those who can just identify them.Even from just a photograph from a book,it's in the heart.
I'll be updating this with more thoughts,and if anyone wants to share their Native American Indian Relic finds with us,please do so.
This is a facinating subject for so many of us.
Even if just an arrowhead,please share your story...:)
I too at a young age was interested in Indian artifacts. It started at age 9 when the owner of the farm my mom and dad were looking at showed me a mason jar full of points. I was hooked from there. I have found hundreds of pieces of various tools, points, and knives. The best time to look is after a rain storm on bare ground. Don't necessarily look in the washouts and low land areas, but up on the clay knobs. If you find flakes go and look at higher elevations near by. Flakes can be moved from rain storms, but points tend to stay put. I have gotten in a habit of picking up Flint and chert pieces and many of those will show tooling of some sort. Don't hesitate to look in the same area a second and third time especially if it has rained again. You could walk in one direction and a dirt clod may block the vision of seeing a point. Come back at a different angle and it my stick out like a sore thumb. We have a creek going thru our property, but have yet to find and artifacts there. Hunting for Indian artifacts is a great and usually free way to spend time with your family. Seeing your child get as interested as I had as a child is priceless! Don't forget to thank the great spirits for letting your eyes fall upon one of their great works of art when you do find something. Good luck and happy hunting!
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