K.S.A. 76-326

The state geologist of Kansas is hereby authorized to make a complete geological survey of the state of Kansas with special reference to any natural products of economic importance, such as lead, zinc, gold, silver, copper, coal, oil, gas, gypsum, salt, underground water, road building materials and other minerals of value, in order to determine the character, location and amount of such products, and to report on the same from time to time as may be possible; said reports to have a standard of excellence and completeness fully equal to those of other well organized state geological surveys.