William Warren Orcutt

William W. Orcutt

William Warren Orcutt (February 14, 1869 – 1942) was a petroleum geologist who is considered a pioneer in the development of oil production in California, and the use of geology in the oil industry.[1] He is also known for his contributions to paleontology, which brought the fossils of the La Brea Tar Pits to the attention of the scientific community.

  1. ^ Redmon, Michael. "What is the history of Orcutt?". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 30 September 2012.

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