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Data & Downloads

Download GIS shapefiles, datasets, and data files from the Kentucky Geological Survey. Includes oil and gas well locations, geologic map data, and more.

The Kentucky Geological Survey makes a variety of datasets available for download. Select a category below to find shapefiles, tabular data, and other files available for use in your own research or GIS projects. For interactive access to KGS data, visit our Map Services or use the KGS Geode online search tools.

Oil & Gas

Well location shapefiles, production data, and related GIS datasets for Kentucky oil and gas wells.

  • Well Location Shapefile (~150,000 wells)
  • Permitted Deviated Well Traces
  • Weekly updates
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Geospatial Data

External

Downloadable geospatial data, including georeferenced maps, shapefiles, and GIS datasets for Kentucky.

  • Geology and soils
  • Political and physical boundaries
  • Reference grids
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Additional Resources

KGS Map Services

Browse and connect to KGS WMS/WFS map services in your GIS.
KGS Geode Online Search

Query oil & gas, coal, water well, and other KGS databases online.
Publications Catalog

Find KGS reports, maps, and bulletins — many with downloadable data.
KGS datasets are published in accordance with the KGS Data Management Policy and, where applicable, are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Questions? Contact KGSmail@uky.edu.