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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Reclamation Development, Letcher County Image Date: 10/3/2007 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.6 Pixel Dimensions: 1624 x 1596 Description: Raven Rock Development is a 680-acre commercial and residential development located in Jenkins. Built primarily on reclaimed mine land, the development consists of an 18-hole public golf course, residential property strategically located near the course, and commercial development properties located along U.S. 23. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Corbin Sandstone, Magoffin County Image Date: 8/7/2007 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 1.4 Pixel Dimensions: 1624 x 1596 Description: The Corbin Sandstone Member of the Lee Formation supports Jellico Road in Magoffin County. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Princess Formation, Martin County Image Date: 7/12/2007 Category: photo_outcrop Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 1.5 Pixel Dimensions: 1624 x 1596 Description: Sandstone, siltstone, shale, and coal of the Princess Formation are exposed along Airport Road in Martin County. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Water and Sewer, Owsley County Image Date: 3/1/2006 Category: photo_culture Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.2 Pixel Dimensions: 1624 x 1596 Description: This wastewater treatment plant and lift station are located outside Booneville on Ky. 30 in Owsley County. Fifteen percent of the county is on public sewer. Photo by Bart Davidson, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Sinkhole, Ste. Genevieve Limestone, Larue County Image Date: 1/20/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.6 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Sinkholes in the Ste. Genevieve Limestone in Larue County. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, McCreary County Image Date: 8/22/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.5 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River seen from the Alum Ford boat ramp. The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, part of which extends into southern McCreary County, encompasses 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural...
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Ohio River, Meade County Image Date: 11/12/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.2 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: The Ohio River plays an important role in the Meade County economy, providing transportation, water resources, and alluvial plains for agriculture and industry. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Knobs and Valley, Nelson County Image Date: 4/7/2005 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.4 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Broad floodplains are common in the Knobs and Shale Region along Rolling Fork and in the western part of Nelson County. These valleys are underlain by alluvium, which is unconsolidated sand and gravel, and those planning any construction here must carefully consider possible future flooding. Photo by Stephen Greb, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Stormwater Management, Oldham County Image Date: 8/11/2005 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.4 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: New construction in Oldham County increases impervious areas and stormwater runoff. This large retention basin and associated drains will help prevent downstream flooding. Photo by Stephen Greb, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Grundy Formation, Pulaski County Image Date: 2/16/2004 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.1 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Keno Bridge, near the southern tip of Pulaski County on Ky. 751, spans a railroad cut of Pennsylvanian Grundy Formation sandstones and shales. Photo by Bart Davidson, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Ste. Genevieve Limestone, Pulaski County Image Date: 2/16/2004 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.1 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Typical karst geology indicated by highly weathered Ste. Genevieve Limestone at the soil-bedrock interface on the new Somerset bypass near the intersection of Ky. 80 in Pulaski County. Photo by Bart Davidson, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Water Supply, Shelby County Image Date: 11/22/2005 Category: photo_culture Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.5 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Shelby County has six water districts, and all major cities and towns are served by public water. Guist Creek Lake reservoir is a public water supply for the Shelbyville water system, which is why the drainage area around the lake is a source-water protection area. The water treatment plant (shown here at the dam) can treat 6 million gallons per day. Photo by Stephen Greb, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Grant Lake Limestone, Washington County Image Date: 2/26/2007 Category: photo_outcrop Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.6 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: The limestone and shale in the lower member of the Grant Lake Limestone in Washington County, has thicker limestone layers with slightly different characteristics than the upper layer. These variations illustrate that excavation requirements may vary from site to site within the same rock unit. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Agriculture, Outer Bluegrass, Washington County Image Date: 2/26/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.3 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Limestone in the Ashlock Formation in Washington County provides rich soils for agriculture, attractive sites for rural residential construction, habitat for wildlife, and industrial sites. Thoughtful planning can minimize conflicting interests and accommodate the needs of all. Photos by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Springfield Quarry and Springfield Reservoir, Washington County Image Date: 4/4/2004 Category: photo_aerial Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.4 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Springfield Quarry in the Ashlock Formation and Springfield Reservoir in Washington County seen from the air. Aerial photo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Administration, National Agricultural Imagery Program.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Limestone Terrain, Woodford County Image Date: 6/19/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.6 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Terrain of the lower part of the Lexington Limestone in Woodford County. Photo by Dan Carey, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Limestone Creek Bed, Woodford County Image Date: 6/19/2006 Category: photo_outcrop Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.5 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: The Tyrone Limestone forms the bed of Griers Creek in Woodford County. Steep, fast-flowing ephemeral creeks to the Kentucky River quickly erode soft materials, leaving behind the erosion-resistant limestone. The Tyrone Limestone is quarried on the west side of the Kentucky River 1/2 mile northwest of Tyrone. The crushed rock is used for road metal and agricultural lime. In the past, rock from the Tyrone Limestone has been used for both building and monumental stone. Photo...
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Road Construction, Pike County Image Date: 8/1/2006 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.9 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: New bridge construction in the Pikeville and Hyden Formations for the Ky. 119 road relocation project between Pikeville and Williamson by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The project will cost $33 million. U.S. 23 has been upgraded to a four-lane highway and is a major north-south connector. Expanding U.S. highways in the county from two to four lanes will improve safety and enhance economic activity. Photo by Bart Davidson, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Shale Aggregate, Bullitt County Image Date: 2/2/2005 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.6 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Shale is quarried in northern Bullitt County to make a lightweight aggregate for use in construction materials. The shale is the latest in a long history of natural resources that have been excavated in the county, including salt and pig iron (in the 1800s), limestone for aggregate, siltstone for dimension stone, and clay shales for bricks and tiles. Photo by Stephen Greb, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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Geologic image in the Kentucky Geological Survey data repository.Image Name: Grant Lake and Calloway Creek Limestone Terrain, Nelson County Image Date: 4/7/2005 Category: photo_scene Source: Carey, Dan Format: JPG Size (MB): 0.2 Pixel Dimensions: 3292 x 1396 Description: Agriculture is the dominant land use across much of the Nelson County. In the central part of the county in the Outer Bluegrass Region, gently rolling topography is characteristic of limestone bedrock, like this in the Grant Lake and Calloway Creek Limestones. In the Bluegrass Hills Region of far eastern Nelson County the bedrock contains more shale and the topography is hillier. Photo by Stephen Greb, Kentucky Geological Survey.
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