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 |
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1953 | Bottineau Co., Zach Brooks Drlg. Co. - Edwin Berentson No. 1 |
Strassberg, M. | C-31 | ||
1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-32 | |||
1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-30 | |||
1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-27 | |||
1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-28 | |||
1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-20 | |||
1953 | Stratigraphic Sections of the Devonian System in Western North Dakota and Adjacent Areas, 1 pl. with text. Correlated cross-section of six wells extending from the Virden Field in Manitoba to Fallon County, Montana. *Out of print. |
Towse, D.F. | RI-12 | ||
1952 | Geology of Emmons County, North Dakota (Preliminary Maps), 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text. *Out of print. |
Fisher, S.P. | RI-5 | ||
1952 | The Geology of Emmons County, North Dakota, 47p., 6 pl. (1:125,000). Superseded by B-66. *Out of print. |
Fisher, S.P. | B-26 | ||
1952 | Preliminary Geological Map of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-19. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | MM-1 | ||
1952 | Additional Well Logs for North Dakota, 137 p. A compilation of wells drilled for oil and water. |
Laird, W.M., Ness, M., and Klipfel, C. | RI-7 | ||
1952 | Subsurface Geology of South-Central North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 23 p. |
Towse, D.F. | B-27 | ||
1951 | Geomagnetic Survey of Rolette and Towner Counties, North Dakota, 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text. |
Kohanowski, N.N. | RI-6 | ||
1951 | Geology of the Pembina Hills, (Repr. from North Dakota Outdoors, v. 13, no. 12, p. 12-13). A non-technical account of the geology of the northeastern part of the state. |
Laird, W.M. | RI-4 | ||
1951 | Discovery Heightens Interest in North Dakota Geology, (Repr. from World Oil, June-July 1951, v. 132, no. 7, p. 73- 75, 84; v. 133, no. 1, p. 83-85). A review of the structure and stratigraphy of North Dakota with reference to possibilities for oil. *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M. | RI-3 | ||
1950 | The Geology of the South Unit Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park near Medora, North Dakota, 18 p., 1 pl. (approx. 1:125,000), (Repr. from North Dakota History, v. 17, no. 4.) A general description of the geology of the park; includes roadlog. *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M. | B-25 | ||
1949 | The Geology of the Tokio Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). *Out of print. |
Easker, D.G. | B-24 | ||
1949 | The Sodium Sulphate Deposits of Western North Dakota, (Repr. 1955), 66 p. Progress report dealing with the occurrence and origin of sodium sulphate deposits in northwestern North Dakota. Reviews the work done by the F.E.R.A. survey in 1934 and provides data on additional occurrences. $1.00. |
Grossman, I.G. | RI-1 | ||
1949 | Stratigraphy of North Dakota with Reference to Oil Possibilities, (Rev. 1951, 1953), 2 pl. with text. Two large sheets containing 13 figures, 2 tables, with brief discussion of stratigraphy. The maps show the locations of important deep wells drilled for oil, gas, and water, and the approximate extent of the formations of various systems in the state. |
Laird, W.M., and Towse, D.F. | RI-2 | ||
1949 | Glacial Geology of the Oberon Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). |
Tetrick, P.R. | B-23 |
Pagination
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
*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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