Frank Carney

Frank Carney (March 15, 1868, Watkins, New York – December 13, 1934, Waco, Texas) was an American geologist who was professor of geology and geography at Baylor University. He is known for his work on glaciers, as well as economic geology, physiography and geography.

He graduated from the Starkey Seminary in Eddytown, New York in 1887. In 1917, he became chief geologist at the National Refining Company in Texas. Under his tenure, it became the largest department at Baylor University.