Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Mountaintop Mining, Whitley County Image Date: 8/25/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 1.97 Pixel Dimensions: 7887 x 1694 Description: Clay and coal from the Hyden Formation are important to the economy of the Whitley County. Mountaintop-removal coal mining is seen here near Pine Mountain. Balancing economic and environmental goals is sometimes difficult. Photo by Bethany Overfield, Kentucky Geological Survey.