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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.

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1952

Geology of Emmons County, North Dakota (Preliminary Maps), 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text. *Out of print.

Fisher, S.P. RI-5
1952

Preliminary Geological Map of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-19. *Out of print.

Hansen, M. MM-1
1952

The Geology of Emmons County, North Dakota, 47p., 6 pl. (1:125,000). Superseded by B-66. *Out of print.

Fisher, S.P. B-26
1952

Subsurface Geology of South-Central North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 23 p.

Towse, D.F. B-27
1951

Geomagnetic Survey of Rolette and Towner Counties, North Dakota, 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text.

Kohanowski, N.N. RI-6
1951

Geology of the Pembina Hills, (Repr. from North Dakota Outdoors, v. 13, no. 12, p. 12-13). A non-technical account of the geology of the northeastern part of the state.

Laird, W.M. RI-4
1951

Discovery Heightens Interest in North Dakota Geology, (Repr. from World Oil, June-July 1951, v. 132, no. 7, p. 73- 75, 84; v. 133, no. 1, p. 83-85). A review of the structure and stratigraphy of North Dakota with reference to possibilities for oil. *Out of print.

Laird, W.M. RI-3
1950

The Geology of the South Unit Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park near Medora, North Dakota, 18 p., 1 pl. (approx. 1:125,000), (Repr. from North Dakota History, v. 17, no. 4.) A general description of the geology of the park; includes roadlog. *Out of print.

Laird, W.M. B-25
1949

Stratigraphy of North Dakota with Reference to Oil Possibilities, (Rev. 1951, 1953), 2 pl. with text. Two large sheets containing 13 figures, 2 tables, with brief discussion of stratigraphy. The maps show the locations of important deep wells drilled for oil, gas, and water, and the approximate extent of the formations of various systems in the state.

Laird, W.M., and Towse, D.F. RI-2
1949

The Sodium Sulphate Deposits of Western North Dakota, (Repr. 1955), 66 p. Progress report dealing with the occurrence and origin of sodium sulphate deposits in northwestern North Dakota. Reviews the work done by the F.E.R.A. survey in 1934 and provides data on additional occurrences. $1.00.

Grossman, I.G. RI-1
1949

Glacial Geology of the Oberon Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500).

Tetrick, P.R. B-23
1949

The Geology of the Tokio Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). *Out of print.

Easker, D.G. B-24
1947

The Geology of the Flora Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500).

Branch, J.R. B-22
1946

Part I - The Keene Dome, Northeast McKenzie County, North Dakota, by Nevin, C., (Repr. 1951), 11 p., 1 pl. (1:125,000). Part II - The Subsurface Stratigraphy of the Nesson Anticline, by Laird, W.M., (Repr. 1951), 14 p. *Out of print.

Nevin, C., and Laird, W.M. B-21
1945

A Reconnaissance of Possible Well Irrigation Areas, 6p. Discusses 15 areas in southeastern North Dakota.

Rasmussen, W.C. B-20
1944

The Geology and Ground Water Resources of the Emerado Quadrangle, (Repr. 1959), 35 p., 3 pl. (1:62,500).

Laird, W.M. B-17
1944

The Stratigraphy and Structure of North Dakota, (Repr. from National Oil Scouts and Landmen's Association Yearbook, v. 14, p. 420-430).

Laird, W.M. B-18
1944

Heavy Mineral Correlation of the Fox Hills, Hell Creek, and Cannonball Sediments, Morton and Sioux Counties, North Dakota, (Repr. from Jour. of Sed. Petrology, v.14, no. 3, p. 131-143).

Lindberg, M.L. B-19
1943

The Manganese Deposits of the Turtle Mountains, North Dakota, (Repr. from Econ. Geology, v. 38, no. 7, p. 591-602). *Out of print.

Hendricks, T.A., and Laird, W.M. B-15
1943

The Geology of the Turtle River State Park, (Repr. 1959), (Repr. from North Dakota Historical Quarterly, v. 10, no. 4, p. 245-261).

Laird, W.M. B-16
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