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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Carlson, C.G. | C-132 | |||
| 1956 | Carlson, C.G. | C-144 | |||
| 1956 | Carlson, C.G. | C-136 | |||
| 1956 | Renville Co., Sohio Petroleum Co. & Argo Oil Co. - Harold Ritter B #1 |
Carlson, C.G. | C-163 | ||
| 1956 | Carlson, C.G. | C-139 | |||
| 1956 | Carlson, C.G. | C-140 | |||
| 1956 | Carlson, C.G., and Nelson, L.B. | C-135 | |||
| 1956 | The Geology of North Dakota, (Repr. 1961), 52 p., 3 pl. Superseded by ED-21. A popular account of the geology of North Dakota, accompanied by a small-scale geologic map, topographic map, and physiographic diagram of the state. *Out of print. |
Hainer, J.L. | B-31 | ||
| 1956 | Hansen, D.E. | C-133 | |||
| 1956 | Hansen, D.E. | C-137 | |||
| 1956 | Hansen, D.E. | C-143 | |||
| 1956 | Hansen, D.E. | C-138 | |||
| 1956 | Geomagnetic Survey of the Tioga Area, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:63,360). Includes contours of vertical magnetic intensity and structural contours of the Mission Canyon Formation. |
Hansen, M. | RI-21 | ||
| 1956 | Geologic Map of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-10. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | MM-2 | ||
| 1956 | Johnson, D.S. | C-158 | |||
| 1956 | Geology of the Lower Pipestem Creek Area, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:63,360) with text. Covers the Buchanan, Eldridge, Eldridge NW, and Pingree SW 7.5 quadrangles. |
Kresl, R.J. | RI-25 | ||
| 1956 | Geology of the North Unit Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, 27 p. (Repr. from North Dakota History, v. 23, no. 2). A general description of the geology of the park; includes roadlog. *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M. | B-32 | ||
| 1956 | Guide for Geologic Field Trip in Northeastern North Dakota, (Repr. from North Dakota History, v. 23, no. 1, p. 27- 44). Includes road log for a trip from Grafton to a point northwest of Walhalla. *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M. | B-30 | ||
| 1956 | North Dakota's Nesson Anticline, (Repr. from World Oil, March and June 1956), 12 p. Reviews the geology and engineering features of the Madison reservoir. |
Laird, W.M., and Folsom, C.B., Jr. | RI-22 | ||
| 1956 | Investigation of Lake Agassiz Clay Deposits, 37 p. Reviews problems involved in using Lake Agassiz clay to make brick and other structural clay products. |
Manz, O.E. | RI-27 |
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
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Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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