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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Geology of Burke County, North Dakota, (Burke County Groundwater Study - Part I, NDSWC County Groundwater Studies No. 14 - Part I) |
Freers, T.F. | B-55 | ||
| 1973 | Relief Map of North Dakota, A graphic artist's concept of the landscape. Size 9" x 10". ($1). |
Knudson, K. | MM-14 | ||
| 1973 | Surface Geology of North Dakota, Superseded by MM-18. Full-color 8" x 10" sheet. |
Moran, S.R. | MM-15 | ||
| 1973 | Catalog of North Dakota Radiocarbon Dates, 51 p. ($2). |
Moran, S.R., Clayton, L., Scott, M.W., and Brophy, J.A. | MS-53 | ||
| 1973 | Late Cenozoic Stratigraphy of the Lake Sakakawea Bluffs North and West of Riverdale, North Dakota, 1 pl. with text. |
Ulmer, J.H., and Sackreiter, D.K. | RI-51 | ||
| 1972 | Geology for Planning at Langdon, North Dakota, 16 p. $1.00. |
Arndt, B.M. | RI-50 | ||
| 1972 | Environmental Geology and North Dakota, 13 p. A non-technical discussion of geology in land use planning. |
Arndt, B.M. | MS-48 | ||
| 1972 | Guide to the Geology of Southeastern North Dakota, (Rev. 1975, 1988), 37 p., 1 pl. (1:500,000). Superseded by ED-18. Includes roadlogs and full-color geologic map of Barnes, Cass, Griggs, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, and Traill Counties. |
Bluemle, J.P. | ED-3 | ||
| 1972 | Geology along North Dakota Interstate Highway 94, Superseded by ED-16. Includes simplified geologic map and roadlog. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, J.P. | ED-1 | ||
| 1972 | Guide to the Geology of Northeastern North Dakota, (Rev. 1975, 1988), 33 p., 1 pl. (1:500,000). Superseded by ED 17. Includes roadlogs and full-color geologic map of Cavalier, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, and Walsh Counties. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, M.E. | ED-2 | ||
| 1972 | Geologic Map of Mountrail County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 55, Part IV, Plate I. Updated/Digitized in 2022.) |
Clayton, L., Moxness, L.D., Thapa, N., and Maike, C.A. | B-55 | ||
| 1972 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Rolette County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 58 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 74 - Part I) |
Deal, D.E. | B-58 | ||
| 1972 | Depositional Environments of the Lignite-Bearing Strata in Western North Dakota, 134p. Prepared for the G.S.A. Coal Geology Division annual field trip. Contains a roadlog and 9 papers. |
Edited by Ting, F.T.C. | MS-50 | ||
| 1972 | Stratigraphy and Paleoecology of the Fox Hills Formation (Upper Cretaceous) of North Dakota, 65 p., 1 pl. *Out of print. |
Feldmann, R.M. | B-61 | ||
| 1972 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1972, 10 p. *Out of print. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-46 | ||
| 1972 | Subsurface Geology and Foundation Conditions in Grand Forks, North Dakota, 18 p., 2 pl. (1:48,000). A non-technical review of the position, composition, origin, and engineering properties of sediments that underlie Grand Forks. |
Moran, S.R. | MS-44 | ||
| 1972 | Annotated Bibliography of the Geology of North Dakota 1806-1959, 132 p. ($3). |
Scott, M.W. | MS-49 | ||
| 1971 | Depth to Bedrock in North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:500,000). Superseded by MM-26. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, J.P. | MM-13 | ||
| 1971 | Topographic Map of Bedrock Surface of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:500,000). Superseded by MM-25. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, J.P. | MM-12 | ||
| 1971 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of McLean County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 60 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 19 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-60 |
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
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North Dakota Geological Survey
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Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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