1. Potential Natural Vegetation of the Conterminous United States (1964): This map, also commonly known as the Kuchler map, is one of Kuchler's most significant works. It classifies potential natural vegetation across the contiguous United States based on climatic data of temperature, precipitation, water balance, and evaporation potential.
2. Natural Vegetation of California (1977): Kuchler extended his mapping efforts to California using a more precise set of climate parameters specific to the state's diverse landscapes.
3. World Map of Climates by Climatic Types (1984): Collaborating with other researchers, Kuchler produced a climate map encompassing larger-scale climate types across the globe.
4. Environmental Science: Along with his maps, Kuchler co-authored the textbooks "Introduction to Environmental Science" (1990) and "Environmental Geology" (1993). These resources introduce readers to foundational concepts in environmental studies and earth sciences.
5. Encyclopedia of Earth Science Encyclopedia: Kuchler also served as the editor of the renowned "Encyclopedia of Earth Science" in 1976.
6. Articles and Publications: Throughout his academic career, Kuchler contributed numerous articles and papers to geographical and botanical journals, sharing his research findings and expanding the field's knowledge base.