Open-File Reports

The Kansas Geological Survey maintains a collection of unpublished reports and maps that represent research findings conducted in the state. Included in the collection of open-file materials are graduate theses, unpublished reports, maps, and data.

Recent KGS open-file reports

OFR 2023-17
Preliminary surficial geology of the Waldron quadrangle, Harper County, Kansas (pdf)

OFR 2023-16
Preliminary surficial geology of the Harper County portion of the Spivey quadrangle, Kansas (pdf)

OFR 2023-15
Preliminary surficial geology of the Crystal Springs quadrangle, Harper County, Kansas (pdf)

OFR 2023-14
Preliminary surficial geology of the Attica quadrangle, Harper County, Kansas (pdf)

OFR 2023-13
Preliminary surficial geology of the McAllaster SE quadrangle, Logan County, Kansas (pdf)

OFR 2023-12
Preliminary surficial geology of the Elkader SW quadrangle, Logan County, Kansas (pdf)

OFR 2023-11
Preliminary surficial geology of the Maple City quadrangle, Cowley County, Kansas (pdf)

An accessible version of the documents on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact the KGS editor at kgs-editor@ku.edu to request the document be made available in an accessible format.

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