The Geological Survey publishes maps and reports on North Dakota's mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources, including oil and gas, coal (lignite), uranium, clay, sand and gravel, volcanic ash, potash, and other salts. In addition to mapping subsurface resources, the Survey actively maps the surface geology throughout the state, emphasizing urban areas and identifying geohazards such as landslides.

Survey publications support the regulatory programs of the Industrial Commission and other state and federal agencies. The publications also assist mineral companies, geotechnical consulting firms, city and county governments, landowners, and the citizens of North Dakota.

Browse over 6,015 reports, maps, newsletter articles, and other publications

Refine your search by title keyword, author last name, quadrangle, publication series, or year. To get the best results, when searching by keyword, keep in mind that this search will return only those publications with the entered keyword in the title, not text within the publication itself. Search terms must exist in the title in order for the publication to appear in the search results. Type a single term or short, consecutive word phrase (e.g. “Williston Basin”).

To browse a specific publication series, type the publication series abbreviation followed by a dash, for example “RI-" for the Report of Investigation series. View our list of publication series.

Year Title Author(s) Series Download Data
2019

LiDAR, Carpio NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Crpo
2019

LiDAR, Cedar Butte Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-CdrB
2019

LiDAR, Cow Butte Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-CowB
2019

LiDAR, Cow Butte NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-CowB
2019

LiDAR, Crown Butte Creek NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-CnBC
2019

LiDAR, Crown Butte Creek SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-CnBC
2019

LiDAR, Des Lacs Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-DsLc
2019

LiDAR, Dore (MT) Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Dore
2019

LiDAR, Douglas West Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Dgls
2019

LiDAR, Duck Creek (MT) Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-DckC
2019

LiDAR, Emmet NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Emmt
2019

LiDAR, Emmet SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Emmt
2019

LiDAR, Fairview (MT) Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Frvw
2019

LiDAR, Grano Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Grno
2019

LiDAR, Grano NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Grno
2019

LiDAR, Hazen East Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Hzen
2019

LiDAR, Hazen NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Hzen
2019

LiDAR, Hebron Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Hbrn
2019

LiDAR, Hebron SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Hbrn
2019

LiDAR, Heil Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Heil

AS - Atlas Series
B - Bulletin
BG - Bedrock Geology
BR - Biennial Report
C - Well Circulars
CL - County Landslides
ED - Education Series
FS - Field Studies
GI- Geologic Investigation

GN - Geo News Newsletter
GT - Geothermal Map
L24 - Landslide Map (24K)
LiD24 - LiDAR Map (24K)
LiD - LiDAR Map (100K)
LR - Lignite Reserves
LSI - Landfill Site Investigation
MM - Miscellaneous Map

MRM - Mineral Resource Map
MS - Miscellaneous Series
NDN - North Dakota Notes
OF - Open-File Report
RI - Report of Investigation
SG - Surface Geology Map
SP - Special Publication
VA - Volcanic Ash

Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.

Publications may be purchased by phone by calling (701) 328-8000, in person at the NDGS office, or by sending email to the Publications Clerk. Shipping charges will apply. All orders must be prepaid. (Please have your Visa or MasterCard number handy, if ordering by credit card.) Include publication title, number, quantity desired, and cost, along with a return address and phone number. In addition to credit cards, cash or checks (payable to the North Dakota Geological Survey) are also accepted.

Mailing Address:

Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614

Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.