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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Person, J.J. | GN-12-1 | ||||
| 2012 | Manz, L.A. | GT-17 | ||||
| 2012 | Manz, L.A. | GT-18 | ||||
| 2012 | Manz, L.A. | GT-19 | ||||
| 2011 | Anderson, F.J. | RI-110 | ||||
| 2011 | Lineament Density and Generalized Well Production in the Dickinson area, ND, 250K Sheet, Available in paper map format ($15). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-147 | |||
| 2011 | Determination of Subsurface Temperatures and the Fraction of Kerogen Converted to Petroleum within the Rauch Shapiro Fee #21-9, Billings Co., ND, Available in paper map format ($15). |
Nordeng, S.H., and Nesheim, T.O. | GI-146 | |||
| 2011 | Correlation of Fluid Overpressure and Hydrocarbon Presence in the Tyler Formation, North Dakota, Available in paper poster format ($10). |
Nesheim, T.O., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-144 | |||
| 2011 | Niobrara Formation Cores in North Dakota, Available in traditional paper map poster (68" x 46") format ($25). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-143 | |||
| 2011 | Depth to Bedrock in the Fargo Area, North Dakota, 1:48,000 scale map depicting the depth and type of shallow bedrock found in the greater Fargo area. Available in traditional paper map format ($10). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-142 | |||
| 2011 | Three-Dimensional Geologic Model of Southwestern North Dakota |
Nesheim, T.O. | GI-141 | |||
| 2011 | Sandy Lithofacies within the Icebox Formation (Ordovician), North Dakota & Montana, Available in paper map format ($20). |
LeFever, R.D., and LeFever, J.A. | GI-140 | |||
| 2011 | Uranium Concentrations in Groundwater, Southwestern North Dakota, 1:250,000 scale poster, available in paper map format ($15). |
Murphy, E.C. | GI-139 | |||
| 2011 | Spikes on Gamma Ray Logs, Southwestern North Dakota, 1:250,000 scale poster, available in paper map format ($15). |
Murphy, E.C. | GI-138 | |||
| 2011 | Three-Dimensional Geologic Model of Northwestern North Dakota |
Nesheim, T.O., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-137 | |||
| 2011 | Cyclical Sedimentation Patterns of the Bakken Formation, North Dakota, available in traditional paper map format ($15). |
LeFever, J.A., LeFever, R.D., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-136 | |||
| 2011 | Geochemical Indicators of Shallow Gas in Groundwater in North Dakota, 1:1,000,000 scale map of the distribution of shallow gas ground-water geochemical indicators compared with the locations and results of previously completed shallow gas field screening in water wells across the state, supplemented with a brief discussion of the relationship between interpreted ground-water geochemistry and historic and recent shallow gas occurrences found in wells across North Dakota. Available in traditional paper map format ($10). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-135 | |||
| 2011 | Information on the Spearfish Formation, Available in paper format for ($10). |
LeFever, J.A. | GI-134 | |||
| 2011 | An Example of Tyler Formation Core, Available in traditional paper map format ($10). |
Nesheim, T.O., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-133 | |||
| 2011 | North to South Cross-Section of the Tyler Formation (Pennsylvanian) with RockEval Data, North Dakota, Available in traditional paper map format ($10). |
Nesheim, T.O., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-132 |
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