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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Migration of Contaminants from Buried Oil-and-Gas Drilling Fluids within the Glacial Sediments of North-Central North Dakota, 43 p. Describes movement of leachate from abandoned oil and gas drilling fluid pits in Bottineau and Renville Counties. $2.00. |
Beal, W.A., Murphy, E.C., and Kehew, A.E. | RI-86 | |||
| 1987 | Surface Geology of the Sheyenne River Map Area, 1 pl. (1:250,000). $3.00. |
Harris, K.L. | AS-15-A1 | |||
| 1987 | Isopach Map of the Inyan Kara Formation (Cretaceous), North Dakota, Including Four Cross Sections, 1 pl. (1:670,000), full-color. ($3). |
Moore, W.L., Fischer, D.W., and Anderson, S.B. | MM-27 | |||
| 1987 | Core Workshop Volume - Fifth International Williston Basin Symposium, 113 p. Prepared for a core workshop held at the Wilson M. Laird Core Library in June 1987; includes 4 papers. ($5). |
Edited by Fischer, D.W. | MS-69 | |||
| 1987 | A Synoptic Overview of Winnipegosis Pinnacle Reefs in North Dakota, 17 p. ($1). |
Fischer, D.W., and Burke, R.B. | MS-68 | |||
| 1987 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Ramsey County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 71 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 26 - Part I) |
Hobbs, H.C., and Bluemle, J.P. | B-71 | |||
| 1987 | Documentation for the Data Formats and Programs Used for Computer Assisted Glacial Stratigraphy at the North Dakota Geological Survey, Describes the equipment, data formats, programs, and general techniques used for computer-assisted interpretation of our near-surface data. Includes a 5 1/4 inch, IBM-PC compatible diskette with programs and sample data files. ($10). |
Harris, K.L. | OF-87-2 | |||
| 1987 | The Quaternary Geology of the Grand Forks - Red Lake Falls Area, North Dakota - Minnesota, 2 pl. (1:250,000). Compiled for the 1987 Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists annual field trip. ($5). |
Harris, K.L. | OF-87-1 | |||
| 1987 | GN-87-12 | |||||
| 1987 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Harris, K.L. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Rygh, M.E. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Brekke, D.W. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Brekke, D.W. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Brekke, D.W. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-87-12 | ||||
| 1987 | GN-87-6 | |||||
| 1987 | GN-87-6 |
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)
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.
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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