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.
![Fossils found in Kansas](/sites/kgs/files/images/fossils.jpg)
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.
![Pillsbury Crossing waterfall](/sites/kgs/files/images/2021/RL-Pillsbury%20Crossing%20waterfall%20copy.jpg)
Maps
Maps and mapping information serve scientists’ and the public’s need for natural resources information.
![Miami County geologic map](/sites/kgs/files/images/Miami%20County%20map.png)
Kansas Geology Basics
Kansas embraces a wide variety of landscapes, shaped by geologic processes over billions of years.
![Dolomite and rock hammer at roadcut](/sites/kgs/files/images/RC-Stone-Corral-dolomite-roadcut.jpg)
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.
![Pumpjack](/sites/kgs/files/images/Pumpjack.jpg)