Coal Resources of the Lower Elkhorn Coal Bed in Eastern Kentucky

Authors

Ernest E. Thacker, University of Kentucky
Gerald A. Weisenfluh, University of KentuckyFollow
William M. Andrews Jr., University of KentuckyFollow
John K. Hiett, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

This chart is one of a series that shows the regional characteristics of the Lower Elkhorn coal. The maps were prepared as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's Natural Coal Assessment Program, which compiles regional maps and databases that provide a comprehensive assessment of the most important coal beds in the nation. The Lower Elkhorn coal is one of the leading producers in the state of Kentucky and has, in some areas, a reputation as an excellent metallurgical-grade coal. It is known locally as the Pond Creek, Imboden, Path Fork, Blue Gem, Straight Creek, Bruin or Vires coal bed. This chart describes the distribution of data used for the coal assessment, generalized mined-out areas in relation to coal thickness, geologic structure of the bed, and coal-resource estimates.

Publication Date

2000

Series

Series XII

Report Number

Map and Chart 2

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/kgs.mc02.12

Notes

© 2000, by the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Geological Survey

Funding Information

This work was supported in part by grants from the U.S. Geological Survey's Coal Availability and National Coal Assessment Programs.

Repository Citation

Thacker, Ernest E.; Weisenfluh, Gerald A.; Andrews, William M. Jr.; and Hiett, John K., "Coal Resources of the Lower Elkhorn Coal Bed in Eastern Kentucky" (2000). Map and Chart--KGS. 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_mc/3