The Geological Survey publishes maps and reports on the mineralogical, paleontological, and geochemical resources of North Dakota, including oil and gas, coal, uranium, clay, sand and gravel, volcanic ash, potash and other salts, etc. In addition to the mapping of subsurface resources, the Survey is actively mapping the surface geology throughout the state with an emphasis on urban areas and the identification of geohazards such as landslides.
Survey publications support the regulatory programs of the Industrial Commission, as well as other state and federal agencies, and assist mineral companies, geotechnical consulting firms, city and county governments, landowners, and citizens of the state.
Browse over 2,600 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc. Refine your search by year, title topic, author, or series.
| Year Sort ascending | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | RMAG Core Symposium: Upper and Middle Three Forks Formation, Williston Basin, Available as a traditional paper map ($10). |
Nordeng, S.H., LeFever, J.A., LeFever, R.D., and Hou, Xiaodong | GI-188 | |||
| 2015 | Earthquakes in North Dakota, Available as a traditional paper map ($10). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-187 | |||
| 2015 | Stratigraphic Correlation and Geochemical Analysis of Kukersite (Source Rock) Beds within the Ordovician Red River Formation, Southwestern North Dakota, Available in paper map format ($10). |
Nesheim, T.O., Nordeng, S.H., and Bader, J.W. | GI-186 | |||
| 2015 | Isopach on the Inyan Kara, Available in paper map format ($10). |
LeFever, J.A. | GI-185 | |||
| 2015 | Murphy, E.C. | GI-184 | ||||
| 2015 | Geochemical Characterization of Natural Gas Occurrences in Selected Ground-Water Wells in North Dakota, Available in traditional map format ($10). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-183 | |||
| 2015 | First 90 Day Average Spearfish Horizontal Production by Well, Available in paper map format ($20) or download online. |
GI-182 | ||||
| 2015 | Beaver Creek Anticline, West-Central North Dakota, Available in traditional paper map format ($10). |
Nesheim, T.O. | GI-180 | |||
| 2015 | Index Map of Ground-Water Well Locations in North Dakota Investigated for Shallow Natural Gas Occurrence, Available in traditional paper map format ($15). |
Anderson F.J. | MM-41 | |||
| 2015 | Activity Update for Bakken Petroleum System, Williston Basin |
Lefever, J.A., and Nordeng, S.H. | GN-15-7 | |||
| 2015 | GN-15-7 | |||||
| 2015 | Person, J.J. | GN-15-7 | ||||
| 2015 | Barnes, B. | GN-15-7 | ||||
| 2015 | Preliminary Results of the Williston Basin Heat Flow Study Using Temporarily Abandoned Oil Wells |
McDonald, M. | GN-15-7 | |||
| 2015 | Kruger, N.W. | GN-15-7 | ||||
| 2015 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-15-7 | ||||
| 2015 | Manz, L.A. | GN-15-7 | ||||
| 2015 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-15-1 | ||||
| 2015 | Kruger, N.W. | GN-15-1 | ||||
| 2015 | LeFever, J.A. | GN-15-1 |
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)
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.
How To Order NDGS Publications
Publications may be purchased by mail, email, or in person at the NDGS office. Shipping charges WILL apply. All orders must be prepaid. (Please have your Visa or MasterCard number handy, if ordering by credit card.) Include publication title, number, quantity desired, and cost, along with a return address and phone number. In addition to credit cards, cash or checks (payable to the North Dakota Geological Survey) are also accepted.
Mailing Address:
Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
Email the Publications Clerk
Telephone: (701) 328-8000