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Available Field Guides and Geologic Maps

The 7.5-minute geological quadrangle maps for the Lake Cumberland area contain substantial information about the geology of the area and can be useful for planning trips or doing research in the area. To view the maps online go to the Kentucky Geological Survey Geologic Map Information Service

There are several options for viewing.

  1. Digital files with access to online databases and control of map layers: From the control bar, choose "Zoom to a location." At "Geographic area type," scroll down the list and choose "Lakes." Scroll down the list of lakes and choose "Lake Cumberland." You can then zoom in on the parts of the lake you want to visit by using the zoom tool on the side of the map. A tool bar lets you choose the types of information (layers) you want to view on the map. If you check the box next to "7.5-Min index," a series of red lines will be superimposed on the map; they are the outlines of the 7.5-minute quadrangles. (You may have to zoom into a certain scale before this index can be turned on.)
  2. Scanned copies of the original 7.5-minute geologic quadrangle maps: From the control bar, choose "Zoom to a location." At "Geographic area type," scroll down the list and choose "7.5-minute-scale (1:24K)." From the "Select a 1:24,000-scale quadrangle" box, scroll down and choose from the list:
    • Cumberland City
    • Jabez
    • Jamestown
    • Parnell
    • Russell Springs
    • Wolf Creek Dam

Hard copies can be ordered from the Kentucky Geological Survey.

The 7.5-minute geological quadrangle maps for the Kentucky side of the Dale Hollow Lake area are available also. Focus on these 7.5-minute quadrangles:

 

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