Kentucky Geology
All sorts of content about Kentucky geology: its rocks, landforms and deep history.
Geology of Kentucky
The state geological survey's site presents a thorough tour of the state's rocks, commodities, and geologic history.
The state geological survey's site presents a thorough tour of the state's rocks, commodities, and geologic history.
Geologic Map of Kentucky
Plus a sketch of Kentucky's geology.
Plus a sketch of Kentucky's geology.
Kentucky Geological Survey Podcasts
Audio field trip guides made by the Kentucky Geological Survey.
Audio field trip guides made by the Kentucky Geological Survey.
"The Geology of Kentucky"
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1151-H is available in full online.
U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1151-H is available in full online.
Kentucky Minerals
More than 100 different minerals known in Kentucky are described and illustrated on the Kentucky Geological Survey site.
More than 100 different minerals known in Kentucky are described and illustrated on the Kentucky Geological Survey site.
Kentucky Quarries
A unique resource from Peggy Perazza's "Stone Quarries and Beyond" site.
A unique resource from Peggy Perazza's "Stone Quarries and Beyond" site.
Kentucky Rock Types
Almost all of them are sedimentary, and the Kentucky Geological Survey discusses each one.
Almost all of them are sedimentary, and the Kentucky Geological Survey discusses each one.
Daniel Boone National Forest
This page focuses on the geologic highlights of the forest on the Cumberland Plateau.
This page focuses on the geologic highlights of the forest on the Cumberland Plateau.
Ben Clement Mineral Museum
This museum in Marion (on I-24 in far-western Kentucky) looks dazzling, if you can be there when it's open.
This museum in Marion (on I-24 in far-western Kentucky) looks dazzling, if you can be there when it's open.
Kentucky Coal Information
Presented by the Kentucky Geological Survey. Coal is found in nearly half of Kentucky's 120 counties.
Presented by the Kentucky Geological Survey. Coal is found in nearly half of Kentucky's 120 counties.
Electronic Field Trip to a Coal Mine
Kentucky Educational Television's site has lots of material from this 1995 event.
Kentucky Educational Television's site has lots of material from this 1995 event.
Field Trip Guides for Kentucky
Download or purchase these inductrial-strength field guides from the Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists.
Download or purchase these inductrial-strength field guides from the Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists.
Fossils in Kentucky
Includes an identification key and lots of photos.
Includes an identification key and lots of photos.
Fossil Localities in Kentucky (and Indiana)
An interesting set of roadcuts and other collecting localities with full stratigraphic particulars.
An interesting set of roadcuts and other collecting localities with full stratigraphic particulars.
Hidden River Cave / American Cave Museum
It's in the town of Horse Cave, near Bowling Green, and looks like a fabulous place.
It's in the town of Horse Cave, near Bowling Green, and looks like a fabulous place.
Kentucky Grottos
Grottos being the local caving groups associated with the National Speleological Society.
Grottos being the local caving groups associated with the National Speleological Society.
Kentucky Paleontological Society
This fossil-hunters group meets monthly in Lexington.
This fossil-hunters group meets monthly in Lexington.
KYANA Geological Society
This Louisville group explores Kentucky and southern Indiana.
This Louisville group explores Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Jefferson County Geology
Part of a report on the Floyds Fork watershed by the Louisville school district.
Part of a report on the Floyds Fork watershed by the Louisville school district.
Mammoth Caves National Park
Kentucky's greatest geological attraction.
Kentucky's greatest geological attraction.
Visiting Mammoth Cave
Darren Smith, the About Parks Guide, supplies information you need to enjoy Mammoth Cave.
Darren Smith, the About Parks Guide, supplies information you need to enjoy Mammoth Cave.
Natural Bridge State Park
A field trip guide from the Kentucky Geological Survey.
A field trip guide from the Kentucky Geological Survey.
Portal 31 Exhibition Coal Mine
Scheduled for a 2006 opening, this rehabilitated mine in Lynch, Harlan County, will showcase the history and technology of Kentucky coal mining and miners.
Scheduled for a 2006 opening, this rehabilitated mine in Lynch, Harlan County, will showcase the history and technology of Kentucky coal mining and miners.
Rockhounds of Central Kentucky
R.O.C.K. meets in Lexington every month, a few days after its monthly field trip.
R.O.C.K. meets in Lexington every month, a few days after its monthly field trip.
Kentucky Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.
Kentucky Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.