The Geological Survey publishes maps and reports on the mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources of North Dakota, including oil and gas, coal, uranium, clay, sand and gravel, volcanic ash, potash and other salts, etc. In addition to the mapping of subsurface resources, the Survey is actively mapping the surface geology throughout the state with an emphasis on urban areas and the identification of geohazards such as landslides.
Survey publications support the regulatory programs of the Industrial Commission, as well as other state and federal agencies, and assist mineral companies, geotechnical consulting firms, city and county governments, landowners, and citizens of the state.
Browse over 2,600 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year Sort ascending | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tectonic Map of the Western Dakotas Uplift and Surrounding Areas |
Bader, J.W. | GI-227 | |||
| 2020 | Anderson, F.J. | GI-224 | ||||
| 2020 | Barnes, B.M.S. | ED-37 | ||||
| 2020 | Barnes, B.M.S. | ED-36 | ||||
| 2020 | Lineament Density Map of North Dakota, A compilation and analysis of lineaments previously mapped in North Dakota by various workers, 1:1,000,000. |
Anderson F.J. | MM-44 | |||
| 2020 | Quaternary Stratigraphic Nomenclature, Red River Valley, North Dakota and Minnesota: An update, 249 p. This report supersedes MS-52 and is updated to include the results of numerous Quaternary stratigraphic studies that have been conducted in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota in the 45 years since the publication of MS-52 in 1974. Thirty-one lithostratigraphic units are recognized and formally defined according to the requirements of the North American Stratigraphic Code. Thirteen of the units are formally named for the first time. CD ($5). |
Harris, K.L., Manz, L.A., and Lusardi, B.A. | MS-95 | |||
| 2020 | Quaternary Stratigraphic Nomenclature, Red River Valley, North Dakota and Minnesota: Procedure for the Identification of Lithostratigraphic Units Described in North Dakota Geological Survey Miscellaneous Series No. 95, 14 p. Describes the data formats, software requirements, programs, and general procedures for the computer-assisted interpretation of the datasets used to define the lithostratigraphic units described in MS-95. Programs are included. CD ($5). |
Harris, K.L. | OF-20-1 | |||
| 2020 | Person, J.J. | GN-20-7 | ||||
| 2020 | History of Exploration and Development in the Middle Three Forks (2nd bench) |
Nesheim, T.O. | GN-20-7 | |||
| 2020 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-20-7 | ||||
| 2020 | Manz, L.A. | GN-20-7 | ||||
| 2020 | Barnes, B. | GN-20-7 | ||||
| 2020 | Kruger, N.W. | GN-20-7 | ||||
| 2020 | Moxness, L.D. | GN-20-7 | ||||
| 2020 | Manz, L.A. | GN-20-1 | ||||
| 2020 | Barnes, B. | GN-20-1 | ||||
| 2020 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-20-1 | ||||
| 2020 | Maike, C.A., and Moxness, L.D. | GN-20-1 | ||||
| 2020 | Review of the 2019 Williston Basin Core Workshop - Grand Forks, North Dakota |
Nesheim, T.O. | GN-20-1 | |||
| 2020 | Using Static Temperatures to More Accurately Predict Geothermal Gradients in the Williston Basin |
Stolldorf, T.D. | GN-20-1 |
AS - Atlas Series
B - Bulletin
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)
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
*Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download (PDF, etc.). NDGS publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.
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Mailing Address:
Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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Telephone: (701) 328-8000