KGS Publications
Bulletins — Publications in the KGS Bulletins series consist of extensive research works, historical documentation, reference works with long shelf lives, or bibliographies.
Educational Series — Nontechnical publications in our Educational Series provide opportunities to learn about popular and important topics in the earth sciences.
Maps — The KGS produces a range of maps, from wall-sized geologic maps of the state and individual counties to postcard-sized generalized geology of Kansas. Many are available both online and for purchase.
Midcontinent Geoscience — Our online, open-access, peer-reviewed journal publishes original research on a broad array of geoscience topics, with an emphasis on the midcontinent region of the United States, including the Great Plains and Central Lowland provinces.
Open-File Reports — KGS Open-File Reports, a collection of unpublished reports and maps, represent findings from research conducted in the state.
Public Information Circulars — Our Public Information Circular series covers a variety of popular and timely issues related to the geology and natural resources of Kansas.
Research Spotlights — The KGS Research Spotlights series consists of brief, non-technical summaries of current KGS research projects, recent journal publications, and other research-related activities.
Technical Series — This series features timely technical publications on research in subsurface geology, groundwater studies, energy resources, geology, geophysics, petrophysics, chemical analysis, and spatial analysis.
Current Research in Earth Sciences — A peer-reviewed journal that began publication in 1993 as Current Research on Kansas Geology. The name was changed in 1995 to reflect its broader scope. The journal ceased publication in 2018 and was replaced by Midcontinent Geoscience in 2020.
Inactive Archived Publications Series
- Chemical Quality Series (published 1975–1991)
- Computer Contribution Series (published 1966–1970)
- Energy Resources Series (published 1972–1985)
- Environmental Geology Series (published 1977–1978)
- Geology Series (published 1975–1989)
- Geophysics Series (published 1983)
- Ground-Water Releases Series (published 1974–1980)
- Groundwater Series (published 1974–1990)
- Irrigation Series (published 1976–1985)
- Mineral Resources Series (published 1973–1981)
- Mineral Resources Circulars (published 1928–1939)
- Oil and Gas Investigations (published 1945–1963)
- Petrophysical Series (published 1981–1990)
- Spatial Analysis Series (published 1975–1984)
- Special Distribution Publications (published 1962–1973)
- Subsurface Geology Series (published 1975–1991)
Accessibility and Archived Content
The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) collections include archived material. That means:
- it is for reference, research, or recordkeeping; and
- the material has not been changed or altered since being archived.
The KGS is committed to making its data, maps, publications, and other resources as accessible as possible. The KGS collections span centuries and hundreds of thousands of files and web pages, so if you encounter something that doesn’t meet your accessibility needs, please contact the KGS at 785-864-3965 or kgs-editor@ku.edu.
Acknowledgment of Bias and Harmful Content in KGS Materials
The KGS aims to preserve and provide access to its full collection of publications and data sets for their historical and research significance. The KGS recognizes that the language/content in some of these documents reflects outdated, biased, and offensive views and opinions. This content may be harmful or difficult to view, and this language does not reflect the values or current professional standards at the KGS.
If you find something that you believe to be inappropriate, harmful, or biased, please contact us at 785-864-3965 or kgs-editor@ku.edu. KGS staff will review and, if necessary, add a correction, contextualization, or general statement to a publication.
Email the KGS at kgs-editor@ku.edu and include:
- the title of the publication
- the page(s) where the language or imagery was found
- a quote of the specific language you feel is harmful
- a suggested alternative if you have one
Please note: Contacting KGS staff will not result in altering the original content of the material. The KGS does not alter, redact, or otherwise change the original content. We may add a content note in the abstract or notes about a piece of media, and/or add an erratum note within the document to give context, correction, and/or acknowledgement.
