James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (born 1882)

James Larkin White

Discoverer of Carlsbad Caverns

James Larkin White was a cowboy, guano miner, cave explorer, and park ranger for the National Park Service. He is best remembered as the discoverer, early promoter and explorer of what is known today as Carlsbad Caverns in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico.