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Popular Kentucky Earth Science Publications
The Kentucky Geological Survey publishes information about the Commonwealth's geology, water, mineral, and energy resources. The following list contains some of those publications, which have been written for non-technical audiences. Some of these publications may already be in your school library. If you would like more information about any of these publications, call or write the Publication Sales Office at the Kentucky Geological Survey.
- Page-size maps of the following: Generalized geology, oil and natural gas occurrences, and physiographic provinces. These maps are useful handouts for understanding the relationship between geology, physiography, and energy resources in the State. Each 15¢. Post card showing generalized geology 15¢
- 1:24,000-scale geologic maps. Each map covers and area of 7.5 minutes of lattitude and longitude, approximately 7 x 9 miles. Maps are available for the entire State. Great for understanding the geology around your school, or building three-dimensional models of the geology in your area! $4.50.
- 1:24,000-scale topographic maps. Each map covers an area of 7.5 minutes of latitude and longitude, approximately 7 x 9 miles. Maps are available for the entire State. Great for teaching map-reading skills. $4.50. 1:100,000-scale generalized geology of Kentucky (28 x 13 inches) $1.25 1:500,000-scale geology of Kentucky (includes lithologic columns and cross sections) $6.00
- SP 25. Topography of Kentucky, by Preston McGrain and J.C. Currens, 1978, 76 p. $3.00
- SP 8. The geologic story of Kentucky, by Preston McGrain, 1983, 74 p. A non-technical introduction to the geology of Kentucky with examples from Kentucky's State Parks. $2.50.
- SP 15. A guide to Kentucky place names [rev. ed.], by T.P. Field, 1991, 268 p. $20.00
- SP 16. Roadside geology along Interstate Highway 75 in Kentucky, by D.C. Haney and M.C. Noger, 1992, 37 p. This booklet is a flip chart that describes the geology you can see along the road. $5.75.
- SP 17. Roadside geology along Interstate Highways 71 and 65 in Kentucky, by D.C. Haney and M.C. Noger, 1992, 44 p. This booklet describes the geology you can see along the road. $5.75.
- SP 22. Exploring the geology of the Cincinnati/northern Kentucky region, by P.E. Potter, 1996, 118 p. $10.00
These booklets provide useful information about the geology of Kentucky's scenic areas.
- SP 4. Geology of the Natural Bridge State Park area, by A.C. McFarlan, 1954, 31 p. $1.50
- SP 6. The geologic story of Diamond Caverns, by Preston McGrain, 1961, 24 p. $1.50
- SP 11. Geology of the Cumberland Falls State Park area, by Preston McGrain, 1955; reprinted with minor revisions, 1966, 33 p. $1.50
- SP 12. Geology of the Carter and Cascade Caves area, by Preston McGrain, 1954; reprinted with minor revisions, 1966, 32 p. $1.50
- SP 13. The geologic story of Bernheim Forest, by Preston McGrain, 1967, 26 p. $1.50
- SP 24. Scenic geology of Pine Mountain in Kentucky, by Preston McGrain, 1975, 34 p. $1.50
- Progression of life, by Stephen F. Greb, 1988, poster. A colorful poster featuring 150 animals and plants from the Earth's past. A key on the back of the poster gives the name and age of each. $4.75.
- SP 13. Guide to "Progression of Life," with notes on the history of life in Kentucky, by S.F. Greb, 1989, 44 p. This booklet was written as a companion to the poster. It contains photographs of common fossils in Kentucky, and illustrations of the animals from which the fossils came. Also contains illustrations that recreate what Kentucky looked like at various times in the past. $6.00
- SP 19. Fossil beds of the Falls of the Ohio, by S.F. Greb, R.T. Hendricks, and D.R. Chesnut, Jr., 1993, 39 p. Great for field trips to the Falls! Contains photographs of common fossils and numerous illustrations of the animals from which they came. $6.00
SP 14. The great Central Mississippi Valley earthquakes of 1811–1812, by Ronald Street and Otto Nuttli, 1990, 14 p. $3.00
SP 20. Rocks and minerals of Kentucky, by W.H. Anderson, 1994, 65 p. A very useful guide to identifying rocks and minerals from around the State, with descriptions, 46 color plates, and 20 black and white pictures. $6.00
SP 12. Caves and karst of Kentucky, ed. by P.H. Dougherty, 1985, 196 p. Maps and photographs of some of Kentucky's caves. $12.50
A complete list of publications is available on request from KGS.
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