Introduction

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is a research and service unit in the University of Kentucky and shares with the University more than a century of service to the Commonwealth. The work of the Survey includes basic and applied research on Kentucky's geology and mineral resources and the compilation and dissemination of resulting data. In addition, KGS is engaged in a statewide cooperative program with the U.S. Geological Survey on a matching-funds basis for the continuing revision of topographic maps. Results of these programs are expressed in the various publications listed in this booklet.

In this publication list, Kentucky Geological Survey reports are listed serially, beginning with Series IX. U.S. Geological Survey reports dealing with Kentucky are listed by mineral commodity and principal subject. University of Kentucky Institute for Mining and Minerals Research publications are listed alphabetically, as are Gas Research Institute reports. Complete subject, geographic, and author indexes are included at the back of the booklet.

Items listed as "out of print" are no longer available for purchase. Copies of these publications are available for reference at a number of geology libraries, including the Geological Sciences Library at the University of Kentucky.

In addition to publications, the Kentucky Geological Survey has an extensive collection of open-file reports. This material, which includes most well records and a number of unpublished maps and reports, may be inspected at the Survey's offices in the Mining and Mineral Resources Building on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Data on about 170,000 wells include drillers' logs, electric and gamma ray-neutron logs, location plats, and plugging affidavits. Most of the earlier, out-of-print Kentucky Geological Survey reports are also available for inspection.

Samples from more than 17,000 wells and cores from approximately 1,500 wells are on file at the Survey's Well Sample and Core Repository. Binocular microscopes and lamps are provided for examination on the premises. The Survey does not lend out sample sets or cores.

Kentucky Geological Survey office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Office of Geologic Information and Publication Sales Office are also open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mission Statement

The Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky is a State-mandated organization whose mission is the collection, preservation, and dissemination of information about mineral and water resources and the geology of the Commonwealth. KGS has conducted research on the geology and mineral resources of Kentucky for more than 150 years, and has developed extensive public databases for oil and natural gas, coal, water, and industrial minerals that are used by thousands of citizens each year. The Survey's efforts have resulted in topographic and geologic map coverage for Kentucky that has not been matched by any other state in the Nation.

One of the major goals of the Kentucky Geological Survey is to make the results of basic and applied research easily accessible to the public. This is accomplished through the publication of both technical and nontechnical reports and maps, as well as providing information through open-file reports and public databases.

Purchasing Instructions

Publications may be purchased over the counter in the Publication Sales Office on the first floor of the Mining and Mineral Resources Building on the University of Kentucky campus or may be ordered from:

Kentucky Geological Survey
Publication Sales
228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0107
Phone: (606) 257-3896

POSTAGE AND HANDLING
(Rates are for the United States only)

Amount of Order
UPS*
First Class
(Excluding Tax)
(Guaranteed Delivery)
$0.01 to $2.50
$3.25
no charge
$2.51 to $6.00
$3.50
$1.90
$6.01 to $15.00
$3.75
$4.00
$15.01 to $30.00
$4.50
$5.00
$30.01 to $50.00
$6.50
$7.00
$50.01 to $75.00
$7.50
$8.00
$75.01 to $100.00
$8.50
$9.00
over $100.00
$10.00
$10.00
*UPS charge for all overlay maps, regardless of quantity, is a standard $6.00.

For UPS-residential orders, add an additional $1.00.

For UPS-COD orders, add an additional $4.75 (payment must be by cash, certified check, or money order).

For international orders, please call or write to request a pro forma invoice.

All sales are final. Prices are subject to change without notice. Materials may not be returned after they have been accepted by the customer. Any discrepancies in mail orders must be reported to KGS within 10 days of receipt of order.

Computer-generated Data

Oil and Gas Data

  1. Overlay maps and standard well-list printouts are ordered through Publication Sales at (606) 257-3896.
  2. Standard diskette orders for overlay maps and well lists are made through the Office of Geologic Information at (606) 257-8238.
  3. All custom orders are made through Brandon Nuttall at (606) 257-5500.
Product
Setup Fee
Per Well Fee
Minimum Total
7.5-Minute Overlay Maps and Printouts
N/A

N/A

$40.00
Well Lists (Printout Only)

Standard

Custom1



$10.00

$10.00



$0.03

$0.05



$15.00

$15.00

Diskettes (3½ in.)

Standard

Custom1


$20.00

$20.00


$0.08

$0.15


$30.00

$35.00

1 Includes choice of stratigraphic tops, calculated latitude and longitude, or sample catalog data.

Coal Thickness and Quality Data

All orders are made through William Andrews or Ernest Thacker at (606) 257-5500.
Product
Setup Fee
Per Record Fee
Minimum Total
KCRIS* Data

One-line thickness printouts

One-line full-quality printouts

Thickness records on diskette

Full-quality records on diskette

7.5-minute overlay map


$10.00
$10.00
$20.00
$20.00
N/A

$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
$0.05
N/A

$10.05
$10.05
$20.05
$20.05
$40.00
Product
Setup Fee
Per Log Fee
Minimum Total
CMASTER Borehole Data

Catalog search

Header and lithology printouts

Graphic strip logs

Logs on diskette

Index map


N/A
N/A
N/A
$20.00
N/A

N/A
$2.00
$5.00
$5.00
N/A

free

$2.00

$5.00

$25.00

$40.00

*Kentucky Coal Resources Information System

Water Well and Spring Data

All orders are made through Bart Davidson or Kevin Wente at (606) 257-5500.
Product
Setup Fee
Per Well Fee
Minimum Total
Water Well Overlay Maps with Printout
N/A
N/A
$40.00
Standard Listing of Water Data

Summary Table

8½ X 11" Report



$10.00
$10.00


$0.05 per record

$0.25 per page



$10.05
$10.25
Custom Listing of Water Data

Summary Table

8½ X 11" Report


$20.00
$20.00

$0.05 per record
$0.25 per page

$20.05
$20.25
Diskettes
$20.00
$0.05 per record
$20.05

Conversion Routines

A diskette that performs conversions between latitude/longitude and the Carter coordinate system (Nuttall, B.C., 1988, Carter coordinate conversion to latitude and longitude routines: Kentucky Geological Survey Open-File Report OF-88-08, 1 floppy diskette) is available for $12.50. A sample program on the diskette accepts data entered on the keyboard or from a file and generates data on the computer screen or a file. The source code in Pascal provides for customizing and including user programs. The program is provided on MS-DOS, formatted, high-density 3.5" diskettes with documentation and sample data file. Order by open-file report number.

GIS Coverages

Contact Dan Carey at (606) 257-5500, for information.

DRILLERS' LOGS AND OTHER MINERAL RESOURCE RECORDS

The Kentucky Geological Survey is the repository for mineral resource records such as electrical and other geophysical logs, drillers' logs, location plats, plugging affidavits, etc. Page-size copies are available for 20¢ per page.

Important: Drillers' logs and other borehole data should be ordered through the Office of Geologic Information by county, farm name, well number, operator, and Carter coordinate location.

Log-Copy Service Rates

Log Length (feet)
Cost
0-3
$4.00
4-11
$6.50
12-15
$9.50
16-20
$12.50
21-30
$16.00
Logs more than 30 feet long are $16.00 plus $0.32 per foot in excess of 30 feet.

The Survey will also make copies of any materials up to 36 inches wide, including copies of out-of-print maps, cross sections, etc. Large-format copies on bond paper are $1.00 per running foot. Copies may also be made on vellum ($1.50 per running foot) or film ($2.50 per running foot). Please inquire about log and large-format copies through the Office of Geologic Information, (606) 257-8238 or (606) 257-5500.

KGS-Earth Science Information Center (KGS-ESIC)

The Kentucky Geological Survey is a state affiliate of the Earth Science Information Center. KGS-ESIC provides information on maps, charts, aerial photography, satellite imagery, geodetic control, and other map products. For further information or ordering assistance contact Richard Smath at:

KGS-ESIC
228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0107
(606) 257-5500

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