GENERALIZED GEOLOGIC MAPS FOR LAND-USE PLANNING
The Kentucky Geological Survey is completing the digitization of 7.5-minute, 1:24,000-scale geologic maps for the entire state. The digital geologic data, coupled with a geographic information system, provide the foundation for efficient and cost-effective development of maps and Web-based GIS applications to support local land-use planning in Kentucky counties. Generalized geologic maps for land-use planning at scales of 1:48,000 or 1:63,360 are being prepared for each of Kentucky's 120 counties. Fifty-five maps have been completed and 18 maps are in production. The maps can be used by homeowners, developers, policy-makers, and planners. The maps provide information, in nontechnical language, on how underlying rocks affect excavation and foundations; and suitable locations for on-site wastewater treatment systems; solid-waste disposal areas; residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational developments; highway and street development; and pond and reservoir construction. Photographs of sites in the county are used to illustrate local issues. Links to additional information for each county are given. An Internet map land-use planning service at kgsweb.uky.edu/download/geology/landuse/lumaps.htm is part of an online atlas of maps depicting Kentucky's infrastructure, natural resources, recreational facilities, environmental hazards, and other types of information.