Total Coal Thickness of the Fire Clay and Fire Clay Rider Coals in Eastern Kentucky

Authors

Ernest E. Thacker, University of Kentucky
Gerald A. Weisenfluh, University of KentuckyFollow
Stephen F. Greb, University of KentuckyFollow
Jeffery A. Esterle, University of Kentucky

Abstract

This map is one of a series that shows the regional characteristics of the Fire Clay coal zone. The maps were prepared as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Coal Assessment Program, which compiles regional maps and databases that provide a comprehensive assessment of the most important coal beds in the nation. Within the zone, the Fire Clay coal is the most economically important bed and is one of the leading producers in the state of Kentucky. It is known for a persistent flint-clay parting that is believed to be of volcanic origin. This map represents the total coal thickness, minus partings, of the Fire Clay and Fire Clay rider coals for the eastern Kentucky region.

Publication Date

2000

Series

Series XII

Report Number

Map and Chart 5

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/kgs.mc05.12

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 under the National Coal Assessment and Coal Availability Programs.

Repository Citation

Thacker, Ernest E.; Weisenfluh, Gerald A.; Greb, Stephen F.; and Esterle, Jeffery A., "Total Coal Thickness of the Fire Clay and Fire Clay Rider Coals in Eastern Kentucky" (2000). Map and Chart--KGS. 6.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_mc/6