First published in 1937 and last revised in 1991, the state geologic map is updated periodically to incorporate new geologic information and up-to-date rock classifications. This new 2008 data revision includes a shift in the boundary between the Pennsylvanian and Permian bedrock, which was recently redefined by the geologic community. The data for the 1991 map was digitized from an original paper copy publication of Map M-1, "Geologic Map of Kansas," (1964), which incorporated a 1:500,000-scale USGS base map. The goal of that project was to capture, in GIS format, the spatial and attribute information portrayed on the 1964 map. This data is from the Kansas Geological Survey - Cartographic Services and its predecessors.

The Digital Geologic-GIS Map of Fort Larned National Historic Site and Vicinity, Kansas is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) a 10.1 file geodatabase (fols_geology.gdb), a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage, and 3.) 2.2 KMZ/KML file for use in Google Earth, however, this format version of the map is limited in data layers presented and in access to GRI ancillary table information. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro map file (.mapx) file (fols_geology.mapx) and individual Pro layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer), as well as with a 2.) 10.1 ArcMap (.mxd) map document (fols_geology.mxd) and individual 10.1 layer (.lyr) files (for each GIS data layer). The OGC geopackage is supported with a QGIS project (.qgz) file. Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI 10.1 shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) A GIS readme file (fols_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (fols_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (fols_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the fols_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. Google Earth software is available for free at: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. Users are encouraged to only use the Google Earth data for basic visualization, and to use the GIS data for any type of data analysis or investigation. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri,htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: Kansas Geological Survey. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (fols_geology_metadata.txt or fols_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:50,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 25.4 meters or 83.3 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).

This web mapping application displays geology in Shawnee County, Kansas. The geology data is from the NCGMP-09/GeMS program. The map is a product of the Kansas Geological Survey, and is the result of combined efforts from the Cartographic Services and Stratigraphic Program. The geologic data from this map (along with other counties) can be downloaded from the DASC Hub.

The Kansas Surficial Geology map service was provided by the Kansas Geological Survey and made available through the National Geothermal Data System. The complete data are available in the following formats: web feature service, web map service, and an ESRI service endpoint. This map services provide access to the generalized state geology map, as well as multiple counties at 1:24,000 scale surficial geology maps. Geology polygon files, contacts, marker beds, and faults are included in the map service. The surficial geology polygon data contains the map unit symbol and map unit name. This map data is not standardized to the National Geothermal Data System interoperable exchange formats.

This digital data release contains geospatial data for the 1:250,000 scale geologic map of the Grand Island 1 degree by 2 degree quadrangle, Nebraska, originally published by Dreeszen and others (1973). The database includes line and polygon features depicting the extent of the Miocene Ogallala Formation and underlying Cretaceous rocks. The original map also included shaded patches indicating outcrop areas, and contour lines depicting the thickness of Quaternary deposits; these are not included in this database. The spatial data are accompanied by non-spatial tables that describe the sources of geologic information, a description of geologic map units, a glossary of terms, and a Data Dictionary that duplicates the Entity and Attribute information contained in the metadata file.

description: The Digital Geologic Map of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas is composed of GIS data layers complete with ArcMap 9.2 layer (.LYR) files, two ancillary GIS tables, a Windows Help File with ancillary map text, figures and tables, a FGDC metadata record and a 9.2 ArcMap (.MXD) Document that displays the digital map in 9.2 ArcGIS. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resource Evaluation (GRE) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRE digital dataset were provided by the following: Kansas Geological Survey (KGS). Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRE product are listed in the Source Citation sections(s) of this metadata record (tapr_metadata.txt; available at http://nrdata.nps.gov/tapr/nrdata/geology/gis/tapr_metadata.xml). All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRE Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.0. (available at: http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/inventory/geology/GeologyGISDataModel.cfm). The GIS data is available as a 9.2 personal geodatabase (tapr_geology.mdb), and as shapefile (.SHP) and DBASEIV (.DBF) table files. The GIS data projection is NAD83, UTM Zone 14N. That data is within the area of interest of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.; abstract: The Digital Geologic Map of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas is composed of GIS data layers complete with ArcMap 9.2 layer (.LYR) files, two ancillary GIS tables, a Windows Help File with ancillary map text, figures and tables, a FGDC metadata record and a 9.2 ArcMap (.MXD) Document that displays the digital map in 9.2 ArcGIS. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resource Evaluation (GRE) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRE digital dataset were provided by the following: Kansas Geological Survey (KGS). Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRE product are listed in the Source Citation sections(s) of this metadata record (tapr_metadata.txt; available at http://nrdata.nps.gov/tapr/nrdata/geology/gis/tapr_metadata.xml). All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRE Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.0. (available at: http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/inventory/geology/GeologyGISDataModel.cfm). The GIS data is available as a 9.2 personal geodatabase (tapr_geology.mdb), and as shapefile (.SHP) and DBASEIV (.DBF) table files. The GIS data projection is NAD83, UTM Zone 14N. That data is within the area of interest of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

The Digital Geologic-GIS Map of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) a 10.1 file geodatabase (tapr_geology.gdb), a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage, and 3.) 2.2 KMZ/KML file for use in Google Earth, however, this format version of the map is limited in data layers presented and in access to GRI ancillary table information. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro map file (.mapx) file (tapr_geology.mapx) and individual Pro layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer), as well as with a 2.) 10.1 ArcMap (.mxd) map document (tapr_geology.mxd) and individual 10.1 layer (.lyr) files (for each GIS data layer). The OGC geopackage is supported with a QGIS project (.qgz) file. Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI 10.1 shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) A GIS readme file (tapr_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (tapr_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (tapr_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the tapr_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. Google Earth software is available for free at: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. Users are encouraged to only use the Google Earth data for basic visualization, and to use the GIS data for any type of data analysis or investigation. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri,htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: Kansas Geological Survey. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (tapr_geology_metadata.txt or tapr_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:12,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 10.2 meters or 33.3 feet of their actual _location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the _location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).

These are ArcGIS shapefile versions of the geology data from the corresponding KGS M-series geologic maps. Data is from the Kansas Geological Survey - Cartographic Services and its predecessors. The surficial geology data shows bedrock or unconsolidated layers at the surface or immediately under vegetation and soil. The data shows the distribution, rock type, and age of bedrock. It can be used to identify surface and subsurface lithologic units and their stratigraphic relationships, show geologic structures, delineate thick surficial materials such as alluvium, and determine the features' spatial orientation. This data is superseded by the data in NCGMP09 mapping. Counties present in that entry have been archived from this entry.

This digital data release contains geospatial geologic and paleontological data of the 1° x2 °, 1:250,000 Limon quadrangle covering eastern Colorado and western Kansas. The dataset is a digital reproduction of previously published U.S. Geological Survey field mapping which illustrates the spatial configuration of primarily Quaternary surficial units overlying upper Miocene, Oligocene, Paleocene, and Upper Cretaceous bedrock (Sharps, 1980). This quadrangle contains numerous outcrop of the Ogallala Formation, which is a prolific freshwater aquifer throughout the broader great plains. A structure contour map of the top of the Dakota Sandstone are included, which was constructed using selected oil and gas well logs (Sharps, 1980). The Dakota Sandstone is a productive hydrocarbon reservoir within the Limon quadrangle, and the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin. Point data for Mesozoic invertebrate fossil collection localities are depicted on the map, depicted with either Denver or Washingt ...

A GIS database of geologic units and structural features in Kansas, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states.

This dataset includes geologic unit polygons as shown on map M-118, “Surficial Geology of Kansas (2008)”. The geologic units occur at or near the surface of Kansas and are classified according to age and sediment or rock type.

Statewide geologic maps of Kansas are periodically published by the Kansas Geological Survey to incorporate new geologic information and up-to-date rock classifications. The first such map was published in 1896 with subsequent 1937, 1964, 1991, and 2008 editions. The 1964 edition – M-1, “Geologic Map of Kansas” – was digitized to produce the 1991 map and first digital statewide geology dataset. The 2008 revision, M-118, includes a shift in the boundary between the Pennsylvanian and Permian bedrock, redefined by the geologic community. M-118 map data was converted to the U.S. Geological Survey GeMS format, 2023-2024. Published by the Kansas Geological Survey.

These shapefiles includes surficial geology, contacts, fault, and marker bed layers providing the legend for the surficial geology layer. Original data from 1940's-1960's. This database was developed to create a usable dataset of Kansas counties where no new mapping has taken place. It shows locations of geologic outcrops, contacts, and geologic structures in Kansas counties. This geologic data is that of the original geologic map and is the interpretation of the map's author. New information not included in this data may prove the interpretation to be incorrect. In addition, stratigraphic nomenclature used on the original map may not agree with current usage.Data is from the Kansas Geological Survey - Cartographic Services and its predecessors. The surficial geology layers display attributed polygons representing intervals in the stratigraphic sequence identified and mapped at the surface of the county. In the contacts layers of the database, contacts corresponding to the boundaries between adjacent geologic polygons on the map are represented by attributed line features. Marker bed layers include distinctive beds of rock strata that are easily distinguishable and observable over large horizontal distances. The surface expression of structural geologic features such as faults or the axis of a fold, syncline, or anticline are represented by attributed line features in the faults layers. Not all counties will have layers for all these features. Counties included are: Allen, Barton, Brown, Cheyenne, Clay, Cloud, Cowley, Decatur, Ellsworth, Franklin, Gove, Graham, Grant, Greeley, Harper, Haskell, Jackson, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Logan, Marshall, Meade, Miami, Mitchell, Nemaha, Ottawa, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Rice, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton, Stevens, Sumner, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, Wichita

The map shows the surficial geology, including alluvium, loess, till, terrace alluvium, eolian silt, glaciofluvial gravel, and bedrock outcrops in the area around St. Joseph, Missouri.

This digital dataset release of the La Junta, Colorado and Kansas quadrangle is composed of previously published elevation contours, structure contours on the limits of the Morrison, Dakota, and Purgatorie Formations, and geologic formational data. The digitizing of this map is to provide a more accessible dataset to be available for public usage. The original dataset was part of an eight-part series of maps in Colorado and Kansas, this map modified in part by reconnaissance by G.R. Scott in 1968. The entirety of this dataset includes both spatial and non-spatial data held in a singular, GeMS compliant geodatabase. This geodatabase includes a geologic map, geologic map feature class holding contact and fault lines, iso value lines, structure contours and other geologic lines, geologic map units, and well data; nonspatial data recorded in standalone tables such as a description of map units, glossary, data source reference, geomaterials dictionary, and their entities and attributes. Data source references include web links to published standards, data dictionaries, and any other referenced data within the published map.

This database includes surficial geology, contacts, fault, and marker bed layers providing the legend for the surficial geology layer. Original data from 1940's-1960's. Data is from the Kansas Geological Survey - Cartographic Services and its predecessors. The surficial geology layers display attributed polygons representing intervals in the stratigraphic sequence identified and mapped at the surface of the county. In the contacts layers of the database, contacts corresponding to the boundaries between adjacent geologic polygons on the map are represented by attributed line features. Marker bed layers include distinctive beds of rock strata that are easily distinguishable and observable over large horizontal distances. The surface expression of structural geologic features such as faults or the axis of a fold, syncline, or anticline are represented by attributed line features in the faults layers. Not all counties will have layers for all these features. Counties included are: Allen, Barton, Brown, Cheyenne, Clay, Cloud, Cowley, Decatur, Ellsworth, Franklin, Gove, Graham, Grant, Greeley, Harper, Haskell, Jackson, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Logan, Marshall, Meade, Miami, Mitchell, Nemaha, Ottawa, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Rice, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton, Stevens, Sumner, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, Wichita

These are ArcGIS geodatabase versions of the geology data from the corresponding KGS M-series geologic maps. Data is from the Kansas Geological Survey - Cartographic Services and its predecessors. The geodatabases includes several reference tables that describe the feature classes in the feature datasets. This metadata serves for all the included feature classes. The surficial geology data shows bedrock or unconsolidated layers at the surface or immediately under vegetation and soil. The data shows the distribution, rock type, and age of bedrock. It can be used to identify surface and subsurface lithologic units and their stratigraphic relationships, show geologic structures, delineate thick surficial materials such as alluvium, and determine the features' spatial orientation. Each geodatabase has its own metadata, with more specific details than are shown in this generalized metadata.These datasets largely conforms to the NCGMP09-v1.1 standard (https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Info/standards/NCGMP09/). The native data structure is an Esri file geodatabase (.gdb). Each geodatabase contains some combination of the following elements. Elements marked with an asterisk () are not present in all counties' data:- CrossSectionA (feature dataset): descriptions of all features shown on the cross section, excluding base map features. Contains feature classes:- CSAContactsAndFaults*- CSAFigureAnno*- CSAFigureBox*- CSAGeologicAnno*- CSAGeologicLines*- CSAMapUnitPolys*- GeologicMap (feature dataset): descriptions of all features plotted on the geologic map, excluding base map features. Contains feature classes:- CartographicLines*- ContactsAndFaults- DataSourcePolys- GeologicLines*- MapUnitPolys- PitsQuarriesPoints*- DataSources (non-spatial table)- DescriptionOfMapUnits (non-spatial table)- Glossary (non-spatial table)Non-spatial tables DataSources, DescriptionOfMapUnits, and Glossary store metadata. All spatial features and some non-spatial features have related entries in table DataSources. DescriptionOfMapUnits defines and describes geologic map units that are delimited in feature class MapUnitPolys. Most technical terms used as feature attributes are defined in the Glossary table.Most features have explicit internal feature-level metadata, including LocationConfidenceMeters, one or more Source attributes, and, as appropriate, ExistenceConfidence and IdentityConfidence.

Geologic mapping, in support of the USGS Omaha-Kansas City Geologic Mapping Project, shows the spatial distribution of artificial-fill, alluvial, eolian, and glacial deposits and bedrock in and near Omaha, Nebraska. Artificial fill deposits are mapped chiefly beneath commercial structures, segments of interstate highways and other major highways, railroad tracks, airport runways, and military facilities, and in landfills and earth fills. Alluvial deposits are mapped beneath flood plains, in stream terraces, and on hill slopes. They include flood-plain and stream-channel alluvium, sheetwash alluvium, and undivided sheetwash alluvium and stream alluvium. Wind-deposited loess forms sheets that mantle inter-stream areas and late Wisconsin terrace alluvium. Peoria Loess is younger of the two loess sheets and covers much of the inter-stream area in the map area. Loveland Loess is older and is exposed in a few small areas in the eastern part of the map area. Glacial deposits are chiefly heterogeneous, ice-deposited, clayey material (till) and minor interstratified stream-deposited sand and gravel. Except for small outcrops, glacial deposits are covered by eolian and alluvial deposits throughout most of the map area. Bedrock is locally exposed in natural exposures along the major streams and in quarries. It consists of Dakota Sandstone and chiefly limestone and shale of the Lansing and Kansas City Groups. Sand and gravel in flood plain and stream-channel alluvium in the Platte River valley are used mainly for concrete aggregate. Limestone of the Lansing and Kansas City Groups is used for road-surfacing material, rip rap, and fill material.

This map displays key geologic sites across the State of Kansas. Each site's data includes pictures, locations, and visiting information where applicable. The sites include unique outdoor features, museums and exhibits, and other key sites. This site was created and is maintained by the Kansas Geological Survey Communications Program.

This release contains geospatial data digitized from the Map Showing Geology, Structure, and Oil and Gas Fields in the Sterling 1x2 Degree Quadrangle, Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas (Scott, 1978) and was compiled as part of the National Geologic Synthesis project. The geospatial data depicts the geology of this quadrangle, which is dominated by Quaternary alluvial and aeolian deposits overlying Tertiary and Cretaceous sedimentary rock, including the Ogallala formation, the Fox Hills sandstone, and the Pierre shale. The included database includes spatial data depicting the locations of mapped geologic contacts and faults, polygons denoting the mapped surficial extent of geologic formations, and structural contours denoting the depth to the top of the D sandstone of the Dakota Group. The database also contains non-spatial tables, including a list of data sources, a description of map units, a glossary of terms, and a data dictionary.

This dataset includes geologic contact lines as shown on map M-118, “Surficial Geology of Kansas (2008)”. A geologic contact is a planar surface that bounds a geologic unit (except faults). A contact delineates the stratigraphic position where the properties and characteristics of one geologic unit change to those of another. M-118 map data was converted to the U.S. Geological Survey GeMS format, 2023-2024. Published by the Kansas Geological Survey.