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 4,800 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Ice-Thrust Bedrock in Northwest Cavalier County, North Dakota, (Repr. from North Dakota Acad. Sci. Proc., v. 20, p. 112-118). Describes characteristics of ice-thrust bedrock that were observed in a freshly excavated missile site. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, J.P. | MS-33 | ||
| 1966 | A Look at the Lower and Middle Madison of Northwestern North Dakota, 14 p. Reviews the petroleum potential of the lower and middle Madison Formation in Burke, Divide, and Williams Counties, the northern three-fourths of Mountrail County, and extreme northwestern Ward County. *Out of Print. |
Carlson, C.G., and Anderson, S.B. | RI-43 | ||
| 1966 | Sedimentary and Tectonic History of North Dakota Part of Williston Basin, (Repr. 1970) (Repr. from Am. Assoc. Petroleum Geologists Bull., v. 49, no. 11, p. 1833-1846). *Out of print. |
Carlson, C.G., and Anderson, S.B. | MS-28 | ||
| 1966 | Clayton, L. | RI-44 | |||
| 1966 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1966, 12 p. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-27 | ||
| 1965 | Generalized Glacial Map of North Dakota, (Repr. 1967), Superseded by MM-15. Full-color 9" x 11" sheet. *Out of print. |
MM-9 | |||
| 1965 | Generalized Geologic Bedrock Map of North Dakota, (Repr. 1967). Superseded by MM-16. Full-color 9" x 11" sheet. *Out of print. |
MM-8 | |||
| 1965 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Eddy and Foster Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 44 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 5 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-44 | ||
| 1965 | Potash in North Dakota, 12 p. *Out of print. |
Carlson, C.G., and Anderson, S.B. | MS-26 | ||
| 1965 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1965, 14 p. *Out of print. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-25 | ||
| 1965 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Burleigh County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 42 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Groundwater Studies No. 3 - Part I) |
Kume, J., and Hansen, D.E. | B-42 | ||
| 1964 | The Niobrara Formation of Eastern North Dakota: Its Possibilities for Use as a Cement Rock, 56 p., 1 pl. (1:81,000). Results of 14 test holes in Walsh and Grand Forks Counties. |
Carlson, C.G. | RI-41 | ||
| 1964 | Study of the Spoil Banks Associated with Lignite Strip Mining in North Dakota, 28 p. A review of the history of lignite mining, areas affected by strip mining, and recommendations regarding future practices. *Out of print. |
Carlson, C.G., and Laird, W.M. | MS-24 | ||
| 1964 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1964, 12 p. *Out of print. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-22 | ||
| 1964 | Lignite in North Dakota, 5 p. A non-technical review of lignite in North Dakota. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | MS-23 | ||
| 1963 | Selected Devonian Possibilities in North Dakota, (Repr. from Oil and Gas Jour., Aug. 12, 1963). *Out of print. |
Anderson, S.B. | MS-17 | ||
| 1963 | Structural and Stratigraphic Relationships in the Paleozoic Rocks of Eastern North Dakota, 38 p., 32 pl. This bulletin covers the area east of the 101st meridian. It provides brief lithologic descriptions of each of the Paleozoic formations, isopach maps of each of these formations, and structural and facies interpretations based on the isopach maps. *Out of print. |
Ballard, F.V. | B-40 | ||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-269 | |||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-265 | |||
| 1963 | Bluemle, J.P. | C-266 |
AS - Atlas Series
B - Bulletin
BG - Bedrock Geology
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
VA - Volcanic Ash
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