Fossil Fuel
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed mostly of carbon and hydrocarbons. It is the most abundant fossil fuel produced in the United States.
Industrial Minerals
Any rock, mineral, or sediment of economic value – exclusive of metal ores, fossil fuels, and gemstones – is designated as an industrial or a nonmetallic rock/mineral.
Latest AGS News
We are now located at: Department of Energy & Environment
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR, 72118
Please call us at 501-296-1877 if you would like to order maps & publications or to make an appointment. Due to Covid-19 safety guidelines at this time, appointments must be made to come see the Survey in the new space!
Well Cuttings, Core Inventory, and Well Logs
Public Information Contact:
email: ags@arkansas.gov
The AGS collects and disperses geologic data to its users. This data consists of geologic maps, historical data concerning resources, various datasets, both paper and some electronic-based, concerning water, fossil fuel, and mineral resources of Arkansas. The data is available either as published or unpublished reports, summaries, open-file reports, and maps and may be purchased or viewed on-site. Photocopy facilities are available on-site. Summaries relative to specific resources are posted online as are completed electronic databases and spreadsheets.
