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 4,500 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Areas of Landslides, Berlin Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series |
York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D. | L24-Brln | ||
| 2022 | GN-22-7 | ||||
| 2022 | Icebergs in North Dakota and the Curious Ice-Drag Markings of Glacial Lake Agassiz |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-22-7 | ||
| 2022 | Rumble on the Prairie - The 1909 Northern Great Plains Earthquake that Shook North Dakota |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-22-7 | ||
| 2022 | GRAV-D 2021-2022: Aerogravity Survey Planned for North Dakota |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-22-1 | ||
| 2022 | Investigations of the Niobrara Formation in Eastern North Dakota as Potential Cement Rock |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-22-1 | ||
| 2022 | Surface Geology, Casselton Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Anderson, F.J. | SG-159 | ||
| 2022 | Surface Geology, Casselton SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Anderson, F.J. | SG-160 | ||
| 2022 | Anderson, F.J. | SG-166 | |||
| 2022 | Sandstones of the Fox Hills and Hell Creek Formations: Proppant Testing and Characterization |
Anderson, F.J., and Moxness, L.D. | RI-132 | ||
| 2022 | Anderson, F.J., Moxness, L.D., and Maike, C.A. | CL-2 | |||
| 2022 | Anderson, F.J., Moxness, L.D., and Maike, C.A. | SG-168 | |||
| 2022 | Anderson, F.J., Moxness, L.D., Maike, C.A., and Murphy, E.C. | CL-5 | |||
| 2022 | Anderson, F.J., Moxness, L.D., Maike, C.A., and Murphy, E.C. | CL-4 | |||
| 2022 | Anderson, F.J., Moxness, L.D., Maike, C.A., and Murphy, E.C. | CL-3 | |||
| 2022 | Stratigraphic Framework of the Deadwood Formation, North Dakota |
Bader, J.W. | GI-266 | ||
| 2022 | Bader, J.W., and Hollands, K.E. | GN-22-1 | |||
| 2022 | Deadwood Formation (Cambrian / Ordovician) of North Dakota, A Core Atlas |
Bader, J.W., Lake, J.H., Sarnoski, A.H. | GI-265 | ||
| 2022 | Barnes, B.M.S., and Boyd, C.A. | GN-22-7 | |||
| 2022 | Salt Isopach of the Devonian Prairie Formation, Killdeer 100K Sheet, North Dakota |
Kruger, N.W. | GI-263 |
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
*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.
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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