Connect to KGS Map Services using Desktop GIS
Kentucky Geological Survey data can be accessed online and used in desktop GIS software without having to locally download GIS datasets.
Advantages include users don't have to download large datasets, and map data is symbolized and labeled for quick use.
Two methods are provided for making an online connection to KGS data: 1) using an ArcGIS Server connection; or
2) making an OpenGIS Web Map Service Interface Standard (WMS)
connection. The ArcGIS Server connection is best for use with ESRI clients (ArcMap/ArcView), and WMS can be used with ArcMap and other
WMS client software. Instructions for making connections and a description of some useful datasets are given below:
How To: Add KGS ArcGIS Server Services in ArcMap
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How To: Use KGS Web Map Services (WMS)
Service Directory:
Below is a directory of some useful KGS map services for use in ESRI ArcMap/ArcView, WMS-clients, or other clients such as
Google Earth and
ArcGIS Explorer.
This list will be updated as new services are added by KGS.
WMS URL: is the GetCapabilities URL for the service. IMPORTANT: For use in most WMS clients, delete the
"?request=GetCapabilities&service=WMS" portion of the URL given below.
Service URL: links to the ArcGIS Server directory listing. Displays available layers in the service, compatible clients (with links), and other information such as service projection and extent.
"?request=GetCapabilities&service=WMS" portion of the URL given below.
Service URL: links to the ArcGIS Server directory listing. Displays available layers in the service, compatible clients (with links), and other information such as service projection and extent.
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Map Service Name
- WMS URL
- Service Directory URL |
Datum/Projection | Description |
| KGS_Geology_and_Faults | NAD 83 / KY Single Zone | This service uses two geologic base maps; the 1:500,000-scale geologic map of Kentucky at scales smaller than 1:100,000, and 1:24,000-scale geological quadrangle data at larger scales. The 1:500,000-scale geologic map data were derived from the 1988 Geologic Map of Kentucky, which was compiled by Martin C. Noger (KGS) from the 1981 Geologic Map of Kentucky (Scale 1:250,000) by McDowell and others (USGS). The 1:24,000-scale geologic map data and the fault data were compiled from 707 Geological Survey 7.5-minute geologic quadrangle maps, which were digitized during the Kentucky Geological Survey Digital Mapping Program (1996-2006). |
| KY_Geo | NAD 83 / KY Single Zone | Displays the same data as KGS_Geology_and_Faults (described above) but with the structure contours from the 1:24,000-scale geologic quadrangle maps. |
| KYOilGasWells_SZ | NAD 83 / KY Single Zone | Displays Kentucky oil and gas wells. |
| KY_OilGasFields | NAD 83 / KY Single Zone | Displays Kentucky oil and gas fields (pools). |
| KYWaterWells_SZ | NAD 83 / KY Single Zone | Displays Kentucky water wells and springs from the Kentucky Groundwater Data Repository. |
| KYTopo_SZ | NAD 83 / KY Single Zone |
This service displays topographic map images for Kentucky. 3 levels of maps are provided: - 1:250,000 scale topography (1:250K DRG) - 1:100,000 scale topography (1:100K DRG) - 1:24,000 scale topography (1:24K KRG) |
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