West Mountain Novaculite Outcrop

Novaculite outcrop at the summit of West Mountain

NPS Photo/Mitch Smith

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Novaculite was mined by early native people because of its ability to be easily formed into a variety of shaped for tools while retaining their sharp edge. This outcrop is located on the summit of West Mountain.