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 4,000 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Flooding in the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Area, 71 p., 1 pl. (approx. 1:24,000). Explains what causes floods, provides data on previous floods, and offers suggestions about planning and precautions that could reduce losses in future floods. ($2). |
Harrison, S.S., and Bluemle, J.P. | ED-12 | ||
| 1980 | North Dakota Surface Wastewater Impoundment Assessment Report, 52p. |
Kehew, A.E., Peterson, N.L., and Schwindt, F.J. | OF-2 | ||
| 1980 | Norton, W.D. | GN-80-6 | |||
| 1979 | GN-79-12 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-12 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-12 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-6 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-6 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-6 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-6 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-6 | ||||
| 1979 | GN-79-6 | ||||
| 1979 | Lignite Drilling During 1978 in Western North Dakota: Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Golden Valley, Hettinger, McKenzie McLean and Slope Counties, by the U.S. Geological Survey and the North Dakota Geological Survey, 418 p. Includes maps showing locations, logs, and sample descriptions for 131 testholes. $25. |
OF-79-1051 | |||
| 1979 | Potash Salts in the Williston Basin, U.S.A., 19 p. Describes the occurrence of potash deposits in northwestern North Dakota and northeastern Montana. $3.00. |
Anderson, S.B., and Swinehart, R.P. | RI-68 | ||
| 1979 | The Carrington Shale Facies (Mississippian) and its Relationship to the Scallion Subinterval in Central North Dakota, 46 p., 6 pl. $3.00. |
Bjorlie, P.F. | RI-67 | ||
| 1979 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Dickey and Lamoure Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 70 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 28 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-70 | ||
| 1979 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Ransom and Sargent Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 69 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 31 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-69 | ||
| 1979 | Glacial Thrusting as a Landforming Mechanism in North Dakota |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-79-12 | ||
| 1979 | Near-Surface Geothermal Heat Experiment Underway on UND Campus |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-79-12 | ||
| 1979 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-79-6 |
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.
How To Order NDGS Publications
Publications may be purchased by mail, email, or in person at the NDGS office. 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
Email the Publications Clerk
Telephone: (701) 328-8000