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 2,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Eddy and Foster Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 44 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 5 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-44 | |||
| 1964 | The Niobrara Formation of Eastern North Dakota: Its Possibilities for Use as a Cement Rock, 56 p., 1 pl. (1:81,000). Results of 14 test holes in Walsh and Grand Forks Counties. |
Carlson, C.G. | RI-41 | |||
| 1964 | Study of the Spoil Banks Associated with Lignite Strip Mining in North Dakota, 28 p. A review of the history of lignite mining, areas affected by strip mining, and recommendations regarding future practices. *Out of print. |
Carlson, C.G., and Laird, W.M. | MS-24 | |||
| 1964 | Lignite in North Dakota, 5 p. A non-technical review of lignite in North Dakota. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | MS-23 | |||
| 1964 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1964, 12 p. *Out of print. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-22 | |||
| 1963 | Gravity Maps of Central North Dakota, 4 pl. (1:125,000) with text. Includes portions of Ward, McHenry, Pierce, Wells, Sheridan, and McLean Counties, and a smaller area to the southwest, mainly in McLean County, but including small portions of Ward and Mountrail Counties. *Out of print. |
Hunt, J.B. | RI-40 | |||
| 1963 | Late Pleistocene Fish from Lake Sediments in Sheridan County, North Dakota, (Repr. from North Dakota Acad. Sci. Proc., v. 17, p. 32-36). |
Sherrod, N. | MS-21 | |||
| 1963 | Molluscan Fossils from Upper Glacial Lake Agassiz Sediment in Red Lake County, Minnesota, (Repr. from North Dakota Acad. Sci. Proc., v. 17, p. 96- 101). |
Tuthill, S.J. | MS-20 | |||
| 1963 | Geology Along the Portal Pipe Line, Lake Agassiz Plain, (Repr. from North Dakota Acad. Sci. Proc., v. 17, p. 86-95). Describes exposures made during excavation of the pipeline trench from near Larimore, North Dakota, to a point east of Crookston, Minnesota. |
Freers, T.F., and Carlson, C.G. | MS-19 | |||
| 1963 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1963, 14 p. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-18 | |||
| 1963 | Selected Devonian Possibilities in North Dakota, (Repr. from Oil and Gas Jour., Aug. 12, 1963). *Out of print. |
Anderson, S.B. | MS-17 | |||
| 1963 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Stutsman County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 41 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 2 - Part I) |
Winters, H.A. | B-41 | |||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-269 | ||||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-265 | ||||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-266 | ||||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-271 | ||||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-270 | ||||
| 1963 | Foster Co., Cardinal Drilling Co. - N.A. Graves & Federal Land Bank #1 |
Bluemle, J.P. | C-264 | |||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-268 | ||||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-267 |
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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North Dakota Geological Survey
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Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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