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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Superseded by MM-26.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 Superseded by MM-25.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 | ||
| 1971 | Geologic Map of Rolette County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 58, Part I, Plate I. Digitized/Updated in 2022.) |
Deal, D.E., Moxness, L.D., Thapa, N., and Maike, C.A. | B-58 | ||
| 1971 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1971, 10 p. *Out of print. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-45 | ||
| 1971 | A Sedimentologic Analysis of the Tongue River- Sentinel Butte Interval (Paleocene) of the Williston Basin, Western North Dakota, (Repr. from Sedimentary Geology, v. 4, 1970, p. 19-80). ($5). |
Royse, C.F., Jr. | MS-43 | ||
| 1970 | Guide to the Geology of Burleigh County, North Dakota, 36 p. 1 pl. (1:250,000). Includes four roadlogs and a full-color geologic map. |
Bluemle, J.P., and Kume, J. | MS-42 | ||
| 1970 | Preliminary Geologic Map of Dunn County, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:125,000). Includes discussion of geologic history of the area. |
Clayton, L. | MM-11 | ||
| 1970 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1970, 9 p. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-41 | ||
| 1970 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Williams County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 48 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 9 - Part I) |
Freers, T.F. | B-48 | ||
| 1970 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 53 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 13 - Part I) |
Hansen, D.E., and Kume, J. | B-53 | ||
| 1969 | Cement Rock Possibilities in Paleozoic Rocks of Eastern North Dakota, 62 p., 3 pl. (1:250,000). Analyses of the carbonates of the Stonewall, Stony Mountain, Red River, and Winnipeg Formations in Grand Forks and Pembina Counties. *Out of print. |
Anderson, S.B., and Haraldson, H.C. | RI-48 | ||
| 1969 | Geologic Field Trip from Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Kenora, Ontario, 15 p. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, M.E. | MS-40 | ||
| 1969 | Bedrock Geologic Map of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-21. *Out of print. |
Carlson, C.G. | MM-10 | ||
| 1969 | Geology of Northeastern North Dakota, 30 p. A non-technical guidebook and roadlog to Walsh, Nelson, and Grand Forks Counties; prepared for the NAGT conference. |
Edited by Pederson, D.T., and Reid, J.R. | MS-39 |
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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North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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