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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Guidebook for Geologic Field Trip in the Bismarck-Mandan Area, North Dakota, 19 p., 6 pl. Includes roadlog and describes geologic features of an area south and east of Bismarck-Mandan. *Out of print. Copies still available. |
Holland, F.D., Jr. | MS-4 | ||
| 1957 | Johnson, D.S. | C-157 | |||
| 1957 | Guidebook for Geologic Field Trip in the Devils Lake Area, North Dakota, 11 p., 6 pl. Includes roadlog and describes geologic features of an area south of Devils Lake. *Out of print. Copies still available. |
Laird, W.M. | MS-3 | ||
| 1957 | Guidebook for Geologic Field Trip in the Minot Area, North Dakota, 12 p., 6 pl. Includes roadlog and describes geologic features of an area south and east of Minot. *Out of print. Copies still available. |
Laird, W.M. | MS-2 | ||
| 1957 | Guidebook for Geologic Field Trip in the Valley City Area, North Dakota, 10 p., 6 pl. Includes roadlog and describes geologic features of an area north and east of Valley City. *Out of print. Copies still available. |
Laird, W.M., and Hansen, M. | MS-1 | ||
| 1957 | Maywald, R. | C-168 | |||
| 1957 | Maywald, R. | C-160 | |||
| 1957 | North Dakota Pre-Mesozoic Paleogeologic Map, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-17. Shows in color the distribution of all pre-Mesozoic formations in North Dakota. *Out of print. |
Maywald, R.H. | MM-3 | ||
| 1957 | Peterson, J. | C-166 | |||
| 1957 | Bottineau Co., Cardinal Drilling Co. - Arthur J. Gunning No. 1 |
Peterson, J. | C-167 | ||
| 1957 | Peterson, J. | C-174 | |||
| 1957 | Peterson, J. | C-175 | |||
| 1957 | Peterson, J. | C-176 | |||
| 1957 | Renville Co., Sohio Petroleum Co. - George A. Magnuson No. 2 |
Peterson, J. | C-171 | ||
| 1957 | Peterson, J. | C-172 | |||
| 1957 | Peterson, J. | C-173 | |||
| 1957 | Sheridan Co., Caroline Hunt Trust Estate - C.A. Pfeiffer No. 1 |
Peterson, J. | C-169 | ||
| 1957 | Peterson, J.D. | C-161 | |||
| 1956 | Mississippian Stratigraphic Studies, Bottineau County, North Dakota, 2 pl. (1:125,000). Includes three lithologic and electric log cross sections; four subsurface maps which show (1) contours on the Paleozoic erosion surface, (2) porosity of the 100-foot interval below the Paleozoic erosion surface, (3) structure contours on the anhydrite near the middle of the Mission Canyon Formation, and (4) thickness of the overlying Spearfish Formation. *Out of print. |
Anderson, S.B., and Nelson, L. | RI-24 | ||
| 1956 | The General Geology of Uranium in Southwestern North Dakota, 1 pl. with text. Includes a geologic map, geologic section of Sentinel Butte showing the results of uranium assays, and three block diagrams. *Out of print. |
Bergstrom, J.R. | RI-23 |
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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Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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Telephone: (701) 328-8000