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.
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| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Murphy, E.C. | LR-Mott | |||
| 2006 | Tertiary and Quaternary Geology Along the Missouri River Valley from Bismarck to New Town |
Murphy, E.C., and Hoganson, J.W. | GI-24 | ||
| 2006 | Murphy, E.C., Kruger, N.W., Goven, G.E., Vandal, Q.L., Jacobs, K.C., and Gutenkunst, M.L. | RI-105 | |||
| 2006 | Ness, R., Helms, L.D. | GN-06-7 | |||
| 2006 | Oil & Gas staff | MM-39 | |||
| 2006 | Reiten, J. | GI-24 | |||
| 2006 | Reiten, J. | GI-24 | |||
| 2005 | Geology of the Fargo North Quadrangle, North Dakota, The geology depicted on this map represents the surficial and near-surface geology of the Fargo North Quadrangle. ($10). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-12 | ||
| 2005 | Geology of the Grand Forks Quadrangle, North Dakota, The geology depicted on this map represents the surficial and near-surface geology of the Grand Forks Quadrangle. ($10). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-13 | ||
| 2005 | Cement Rock Mineral Resources of the Shawnee-McCanna Area, North Dakota, Surficial Geologic Map, 1:24,000. ($5). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-22A | ||
| 2005 | Cement Rock Mineral Resources of the Shawnee-McCanna Area, North Dakota, Bedrock Geologic Map, 1:24,000. ($5). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-22B | ||
| 2005 | Cement Rock Mineral Resources of the Shawnee-McCanna Area, North Dakota, Mineral Extraction and Planning Map, 1:24,000. ($5). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-22C | ||
| 2005 | Cement Rock Mineral Resources of the Shawnee-McCanna Area, North Dakota, Available Core Summary. Poster-sized sheet with lithologic, paleontologic and geochemical data displayed from Niobrara Formation. This publication is available as an individual item or as a collection (GI-22A-E) of traditional paper map products or as digital GIS data files. ($15). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-22D | ||
| 2005 | Cement Rock Mineral Resources of the Shawnee-McCanna Area, North Dakota, Geologic Cross Sections. ($3). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-22E | ||
| 2005 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-05-6 | |||
| 2005 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-05-1 | |||
| 2005 | Surface Geology, Grand Forks Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Anderson, F.J. | SG-200 | ||
| 2005 | Surface Geology, Dickinson N Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Biek, R.F. | SG-57 | ||
| 2005 | Surface Geology, Davis Buttes Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Biek, R.F. | SG-59 | ||
| 2005 | Evolving Birdbear (Nisku) Play in North Dakota, This report is presented in a poster format that includes an activity map, geophysical log cross-section, representative geophysical logs and photographs of core samples from the producing horizon. ($10). |
Burke, R.B. | GI-6 |
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
Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.
Publications may be purchased by phone by calling (701) 328-8000, in person at the NDGS office, or by sending email to the Publications Clerk. 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.
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North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.