Unpublished Geologic EvidenceUnpublished Geologic Evidence

and other such things…and other such things…

Jerry WeisenfluhJerry WeisenfluhKentucky Geological SurveyKentucky Geological Survey

DMT ’06DMT ’06Columbus, OHColumbus, OH

Some highlights from the KGS Some highlights from the KGS database projectdatabase project

Map extent databaseMap extent database Map layers databaseMap layers database Derivative map designsDerivative map designs Photograph catalogPhotograph catalog Saving anecdotesSaving anecdotes Quaternary lithologies applicationQuaternary lithologies application

Map Extents Database

minX

minY

maxY

maxX

Originally designed to catalog publications

then to facilitate map zooms

Category

and

Name

Map Extents for Descriptions

Description

MapExtents

PublicationDescription Source

UnpublishedSource

Show Hole Locations and Create Project Extent

Min Y

Max X

Max Y

Min X

Map Design Database

Wanted to be able to store a custommap design in a bookmark so userscould save their map for future use

Map Design Database

• Standard or non-standard designs

• Help files change with layout

• Can add layers as needed

• Passed to map in URL

http://kgsmap.uky.edu/website/KGSGeology/viewer.asp?LayoutID=31

Map Classifications

Structure Contour Map with Oil and Gas Pools

Simple layer manipulation

Dominant Lithology Map

Legend classification

Karst Potential Map

Multivariate analysis

Planned ClassificationsPlanned Classifications

Shale BehaviorShale Behavior

Units may have more than one behavior Units may have more than one behavior

Endangered Species GuidanceEndangered Species Guidance

Units may exhibit varied behaviors in different Units may exhibit varied behaviors in different

locationslocations

Data Entry ToolsData Entry Tools

Anecdotes and field notesAnecdotes and field notes

Photographs and other imagesPhotographs and other images

Quaternary lithology applicationQuaternary lithology application

Preserving Institutional Memory

Image Catalog

Thumbnail Page

View Geologic Context of Photo

Quaternary Lithologies Data Synthesis

http://kgsweb.uky.edu/main.asp