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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | The Geology of the Southern Part of Morton County, North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 42 p., 3 pl. (1:125,000). *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M., and Mitchell, R.H. | B-14 | |||
| 1941 | Selected Deep Well Records, 31 p. |
Compiled by Laird, W.M. | B-12 | |||
| 1941 | The Geology of the Heart Butte Quadrangle, 32 p., 1 pl. (1:62,500). |
Tisdale, E.E. | B-13 | |||
| 1939 | Voedisch, F.W. | C-4 | ||||
| 1938 | Voedisch, F.W. | C-2 | ||||
| 1938 | Maps and Graphs Prepared for the Water Resources Committee North Dakota State Planning Board |
Voedisch, F.W. | C-3 | |||
| 1938 | The Municipal Ground Water Supplies of North Dakota, (Repr. 1959), 100 p., 2 pl. |
Abbott, G.A., and Voedisch, F.W. | B-11 | |||
| 1937 | Voedisch, F.W. | C-1 | ||||
| 1937 | The Fluoride Content of North Dakota Ground Waters as Related to the Occurrence and Distribution of Mottled Enamel, (Repr. 1959), 16p. |
Abbott, G.A. | B-9 | |||
| 1937 | Change in Ground Water Levels in North Dakota, 24 p. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-10 | |||
| 1935 | The Artesian Waters of North Dakota, 47 p., 2 pl. (Artesian Water Papers No. 6 and No. 7; includes the Fifth and Sixth Biennial Reports of the State Water Geologist.) *Out of print. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-8 | |||
| 1932 | The Ground Waters of North Dakota, 26 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 5; includes the Fourth Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) |
Simpson, H.E. | B-7 | |||
| 1927 | Method of Water Prospecting, 17 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 4; includes the Third Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) *Out of print. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-6 | |||
| 1926 | The Conservation of Artesian Water, 23 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 3; includes the Second Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) *Out of print. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-5 | |||
| 1925 | The Lignite Deposits of North Dakota, 240 p., 21 pl. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G., Babcock, E.J., and Dove, L.P. | B-4 | |||
| 1924 | Methods of Reducing the Flow of Artesian Wells, (Rev. Ed. 1932), 4 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 2.) |
Simpson, H.E. | B-3 | |||
| 1923 | Artesian Water Conditions, (Rev. Ed. 1935), 8p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 1; includes the First Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) |
Simpson, H.E. | B-2 | |||
| 1920 | Possibilities of Oil and Gas in North Dakota, 9 p. |
Leonard, A.G. | B-1 | |||
| 1912 | Sixth Biennial Report, 165 p., 21 pl. Contains papers on the geology, topography, and coal deposits of south-central North Dakota, with a geologic map of the region; and on the physiography and geologic history of the Devils Lake and Stump Lake region. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G. | BR-6 | |||
| 1908 | Fifth Biennial Report, 278 p., 30 pl. Discusses the geology of southwestern North Dakota, with special reference to coal; the geology of northeastern North Dakota, with special reference to cement materials; the manufacture of hydraulic cement; laboratory tests in cement making with North Dakota materials; the geological history of North Dakota; the Bottineau gas field; and road materials. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G. | BR-5 |
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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