The Geological Survey publishes maps and reports on North Dakota's mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources, including oil and gas, coal (lignite), uranium, clay, sand and gravel, volcanic ash, potash, and other salts. In addition to mapping subsurface resources, the Survey actively maps the surface geology throughout the state, emphasizing urban areas and identifying geohazards such as landslides.
Survey publications support the regulatory programs of the Industrial Commission and other state and federal agencies. The publications also assist mineral companies, geotechnical consulting firms, city and county governments, landowners, and the citizens of North Dakota.
Browse over 4,680 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-02-7 | |||
| 2002 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-02-7 | |||
| 2002 | Oil Exploration and Development in North Dakota Williston Basin: 2000-2001 Update, A non-technical report on the history of production, economic impacts, and regulatory trends, emphasizing activity during 2000 and 2001. ($3). |
Heck, T.J. | MS-90 | ||
| 2002 | Occurrence of the Giant Ice Age Bison, Bison latifrons in North Dakota |
Hoganson, J.W. | GN-02-12 | ||
| 2002 | Manz, L.A. | GN-02-7 | |||
| 2002 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-02-12 | |||
| 2002 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-02-7 | |||
| 2002 | The Harmon Lignite Bed in Western North Dakota, A 17.5" x 23" sheet, at a scale of 1:750,000 constructed to combine an isopach and a contour elevation at the top of the Harmon. ($3). |
Murphy, E.C., Kruger, N.W., Vandal, Q.L., Goven, G.E., and Tudor, E.A. | MM-35 | ||
| 2001 | The Geology of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Billings and McKenzie Counties, North Dakota, 74 p., 2 maps (1:24,000 scale). A non-technical report describing the formation of the Little Missouri Badlands and the types of rocks, landforms, fossils, and geologic features found with the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The report contains over 70 color photographs and illustrations. ($15). |
Biek, R.F., and Gonzalez, M.A. | MS-86 | ||
| 2001 | The 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Oil in North Dakota, 58 p. A report consisting of a variety of writings and anecdotes, many of them dating to about the time the Clarence Iverson #1 Well was drilled in 1951 and 1952. ($3). |
Bluemle, J.P. | MS-89 | ||
| 2001 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-01-12 | |||
| 2001 | From the State Geologist: Facts, Myths, and Media Misrepresentations |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-01-12 | ||
| 2001 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-01-7 | |||
| 2001 | From the State Geologist: The 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Oil in North Dakota |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-01-7 | ||
| 2001 | Some Aspects of Salt Dissolution in the Williston Basin of North Dakota |
Burke, R.B. | GN-01-7 | ||
| 2001 | Diehl, P.E. | GN-01-12 | |||
| 2001 | Gonzalez, M.A. | RI-101 | |||
| 2001 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-01-12 | |||
| 2001 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-01-7 | |||
| 2001 | LeFever, J.A. | GN-01-7 |
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)
LR - Lignite Reserves
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
VA - Volcanic Ash
*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
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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