Explore Kentucky's early geological history in a foundational state report.
This 1913 volume presents the first annual output of the Kentucky Geological Survey, capturing the new agency’s structure, priorities, and early work. It includes the act that established the survey, details about governance, and the initial scope of projects and publications.
This edition compiles administrative notes, formal decisions, and a catalog of topics studied, from barite and fluorspar to water power and regional geology. It also collects the editorial work, revisions, and official communications that shaped the survey’s early direction, offering a window into how geological science was organized for Kentucky at the time.
- Foundational governance and staffing descriptions for the Kentucky Geological Survey
- Overview of early research areas and regional geologic topics
- Details on publications, printing, and distribution decisions
- Historical context about state plans, finances, and cooperative efforts
Ideal for readers of state science history, archival geology, and those curious about the origins of Kentucky’s geological survey.