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 4,680 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Change in Ground Water Levels in North Dakota, 24 p. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-10 | ||
| 1937 | Voedisch, F.W. | C-1 | |||
| 1935 | The Artesian Waters of North Dakota, 47 p., 2 pl. (Artesian Water Papers No. 6 and No. 7; includes the Fifth and Sixth Biennial Reports of the State Water Geologist.) *Out of print. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-8 | ||
| 1932 | The Ground Waters of North Dakota, 26 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 5; includes the Fourth Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) |
Simpson, H.E. | B-7 | ||
| 1927 | Method of Water Prospecting, 17 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 4; includes the Third Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) *Out of print. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-6 | ||
| 1926 | The Conservation of Artesian Water, 23 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 3; includes the Second Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) *Out of print. |
Simpson, H.E. | B-5 | ||
| 1925 | The Lignite Deposits of North Dakota, 240 p., 21 pl. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G., Babcock, E.J., and Dove, L.P. | B-4 | ||
| 1924 | Methods of Reducing the Flow of Artesian Wells, (Rev. Ed. 1932), 4 p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 2.) |
Simpson, H.E. | B-3 | ||
| 1923 | Artesian Water Conditions, (Rev. Ed. 1935), 8p. (Artesian Water Paper No. 1; includes the First Biennial Report of the State Water Geologist.) |
Simpson, H.E. | B-2 | ||
| 1920 | Possibilities of Oil and Gas in North Dakota, 9 p. |
Leonard, A.G. | B-1 | ||
| 1912 | Sixth Biennial Report, 165 p., 21 pl. Contains papers on the geology, topography, and coal deposits of south-central North Dakota, with a geologic map of the region; and on the physiography and geologic history of the Devils Lake and Stump Lake region. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G. | BR-6 | ||
| 1908 | Fifth Biennial Report, 278 p., 30 pl. Discusses the geology of southwestern North Dakota, with special reference to coal; the geology of northeastern North Dakota, with special reference to cement materials; the manufacture of hydraulic cement; laboratory tests in cement making with North Dakota materials; the geological history of North Dakota; the Bottineau gas field; and road materials. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G. | BR-5 | ||
| 1906 | Fourth Biennial Report, 340 p., 37 pl. Devoted entirely to the clays of North Dakota, including stratigraphy, economic geology, uses and value, methods of brick manufacture, and a description of the North Dakota clay industry. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G. | BR-4 | ||
| 1904 | Third Biennial Report, 236 p., 33 pl. Contains papers on the topography and geology of North Dakota, lignite deposits west of the Missouri River, methods of stream measurement, and stream runoff. *Out of print. |
Leonard, A.G. | BR-3 | ||
| 1902 | Second Biennial Report, (Second edition January 15, 1903), 262 p., 39 pl. Devoted almost entirely to the lignite deposits of North Dakota. *Out of print. |
Wilder, F.A. | BR-2 | ||
| 1901 | First Biennial Report, 103 p., 13 pl., Discusses the topography and general geology of the state and presents three brief summaries of clay, coal, and water. *Out of print. |
Babcock, E.J. | BR-1 | ||
| Anderson, S.B. | C-50 | ||||
| Anderson, S.B. | C-10 | ||||
| Anderson, S.B. | C-11 | ||||
| Anderson, S.B. | C-6 |
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
VA - Volcanic Ash
*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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