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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Glacial Geology of the Oberon Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). |
Tetrick, P.R. | B-23 | ||
| 1947 | The Geology of the Flora Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). |
Branch, J.R. | B-22 | ||
| 1946 | Part I - The Keene Dome, Northeast McKenzie County, North Dakota, by Nevin, C., (Repr. 1951), 11 p., 1 pl. (1:125,000). Part II - The Subsurface Stratigraphy of the Nesson Anticline, by Laird, W.M., (Repr. 1951), 14 p. *Out of print. |
Nevin, C., and Laird, W.M. | B-21 | ||
| 1945 | A Reconnaissance of Possible Well Irrigation Areas, 6p. Discusses 15 areas in southeastern North Dakota. |
Rasmussen, W.C. | B-20 | ||
| 1944 | The Geology and Ground Water Resources of the Emerado Quadrangle, (Repr. 1959), 35 p., 3 pl. (1:62,500). |
Laird, W.M. | B-17 | ||
| 1944 | The Stratigraphy and Structure of North Dakota, (Repr. from National Oil Scouts and Landmen's Association Yearbook, v. 14, p. 420-430). |
Laird, W.M. | B-18 | ||
| 1944 | Heavy Mineral Correlation of the Fox Hills, Hell Creek, and Cannonball Sediments, Morton and Sioux Counties, North Dakota, (Repr. from Jour. of Sed. Petrology, v.14, no. 3, p. 131-143). |
Lindberg, M.L. | B-19 | ||
| 1943 | The Manganese Deposits of the Turtle Mountains, North Dakota, (Repr. from Econ. Geology, v. 38, no. 7, p. 591-602). *Out of print. |
Hendricks, T.A., and Laird, W.M. | B-15 | ||
| 1943 | The Geology of the Turtle River State Park, (Repr. 1959), (Repr. from North Dakota Historical Quarterly, v. 10, no. 4, p. 245-261). |
Laird, W.M. | B-16 | ||
| 1942 | The Geology of the Southern Part of Morton County, North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 42 p., 3 pl. (1:125,000). *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M., and Mitchell, R.H. | B-14 | ||
| 1941 | Selected Deep Well Records, 31 p. |
Compiled by Laird, W.M. | B-12 | ||
| 1941 | The Geology of the Heart Butte Quadrangle, 32 p., 1 pl. (1:62,500). |
Tisdale, E.E. | B-13 | ||
| 1939 | Voedisch, F.W. | C-4 | |||
| 1938 | The Municipal Ground Water Supplies of North Dakota, (Repr. 1959), 100 p., 2 pl. |
Abbott, G.A., and Voedisch, F.W. | B-11 | ||
| 1938 | Voedisch, F.W. | C-2 | |||
| 1938 | Maps and Graphs Prepared for the Water Resources Committee North Dakota State Planning Board |
Voedisch, F.W. | C-3 | ||
| 1937 | The Fluoride Content of North Dakota Ground Waters as Related to the Occurrence and Distribution of Mottled Enamel, (Repr. 1959), 16p. |
Abbott, G.A. | B-9 | ||
| 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 |
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
*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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