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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Biek, R.F. | GN-96-3 | |||
| 1996 | The First 100 Years: The History of the North Dakota Geological Survey 1895-1995, 131 p. Compiled in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the North Dakota Geological Survey, this report details the history of the Survey and its changing duties over the years. In addition to the chronology of geologic study in North Dakota, the volume includes numerous anecdotes and background relating to the times. ($5). |
Bluemle, J.P. | MS-81 | ||
| 1996 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-96-12 | |||
| 1996 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-96-12 | |||
| 1996 | Oil and Gas in North Dakota Prior to 1951: What Preceded Iverson |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-96-12 | ||
| 1996 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-96-7 | |||
| 1996 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-96-3 | |||
| 1996 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-96-3 | |||
| 1996 | No Ordinary Plain: North Dakota's Physiography and Landforms |
Bluemle, J.P., and Biek, R.F. | GN-96-3 | ||
| 1996 | Diehl, P.E. | GN-96-12 | |||
| 1996 | Bibliography of the Geology of North Dakota: 1980-1993, 70 p. The bibliography contains an alphabetical author index, containing all the necessary data to locate the paper, for all the available references that applied to the geology of North Dakota during the period 1980-1993. It also contains a subject index that refers users to the citations that address a particular topic. ($10). |
Greenwood, L., Heck, T.J., Biek, R.F., and Bluemle, J.P. | MS-83 | ||
| 1996 | Quaternary Geology of Southern Lake Agassiz Basin Guidebook, 65 p. The guidebook for the 43rd Annual Midwest Friends of the Pleistocene Meeting held May 31-June 3, 1996. The document contains roadlogs and details about Quaternary features in northeastern North Dakota. ($10). |
Harris, K.L., Luther, M.R., and Reid, J.R. | MS-82 | ||
| 1996 | Oil Exploration and Development in the North Dakota Williston Basin: 1994-1995 Update, 26 p. This publication is the most recent in a series extending back to 1979 that reviews the oil industry activity and discoveries. Each issue in the series gives a short historical review of the 1980s and 1990s but focuses on the events during the most recent two-year period. ($3). |
Heck, T.J. | MS-84 | ||
| 1996 | Mosasaurs, Sharks, and Other Marine Creatures from the Cooperstown Pierre Shale Site |
Hoganson, J.W., Hanson, M., Halvorson, D.L., and Halvorson, V. | GN-96-7 | ||
| 1996 | Luther, M.R. | GN-96-12 | |||
| 1996 | The Sodium Sulfate Deposits of Northwestern North Dakota, 73 p. A detailed account of the recent lacustrine stratigraphy and sodium sulfate (Glauber salt) reserves at 15 lake basins in northwestern North Dakota. This report incorporates new drillhole information from previous government and industry studies, some of which had previously been unavailable. $3.00 |
Murphy, E.C. | RI-99 | ||
| 1996 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-96-12 | |||
| 1996 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-96-12 | |||
| 1996 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-96-7 | |||
| 1995 | GN-95-10 |
AS - Atlas Series
B - Bulletin
BG - Bedrock Geology
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
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