Educational Series
Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils
The rocks, minerals, and fossils of Kansas provide clues to past environments and are vital to the economic well-being of the state.
Water
Whether it's found in lakes and rivers or deep underground, water has always been essential to the growth, economy, and life in Kansas.
Maps
Maps and mapping information serve scientists’ and the public’s need for natural resources information.
Kansas Geology Basics
Kansas embraces a wide variety of landscapes, shaped by geologic processes over billions of years.
Kansas Geology and the Economy
Oil and natural gas are the most significant energy resources produced in Kansas and are main drivers in the state's economy. The state also has a long history of producing other industrial rocks and minerals, including metallic rocks and ores, building stone, and aggregate.
