It was discovered in 1769 by an expedition led by Gaspar de Portola.
It was discovered in 1769 by an expedition led by Gaspar de Portola. Known for its "pitch springs," the George C. Page Museum contains over a million specimens that have been discovered at this site. During the Pleistocene Epoch, mammals such as mastodons, mammoths, and saber­toothed tigers became stuck here and preserved. Located in Hancock Park is – for ten points – what famous "tar pit" of Los Angeles?
It was discovered in 1769 by an expedition led by Gaspar de Portola.
La Brea Tar Pit