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 6,015 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc.

Refine your search by title keyword, author last name, quadrangle, publication series, or year.

To get the best results, when searching by keyword, keep in mind that this search will return only those publications with the entered keyword in the title, not text within the publication itself. Words entered here must exist in the title, in order for the publication to appear in the search results. Type a single term or short, consecutive word phrase (e.g. “Williston Basin”). To browse a certain publication series, type the abbreviation followed by a dash (e.g. “RI-" for the Report of Investigation series). Browse our list of publication series.

Year Title Author(s) Series Download Data
2019

LiDAR, Voltaire Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Vltr
Voltaire Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Walker (SD) Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wlkr
Walker Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Washburn Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wsbr
Washburn Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Washburn NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wsbr
Washburn NE Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Washburn SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wsbr
Washburn SW Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Westhope Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wshp
Westhope Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Westhope SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wshp
Westhope SE Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Westhope SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wshp
Westhope SW Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Wilton Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wltn
Wilton Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Wilton SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Wltn
Wilton SE Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Alkali Lake Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-AlkL
Alkali Lake Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Baldwin Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Bldw
Baldwin Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Balfour Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Blfr
Balfour Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Balfour NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Blfr
Balfour NW Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Bantry Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Bntr
Bantry Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Bantry NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Bntr
Bantry NW Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Bergen Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Brgn
Bergen Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Bottineau Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Btnu
Bottineau Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Bottineau SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Btnu
Bottineau SE Data Files
2019

LiDAR, Butte Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Butt
Butte Data Files

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.

Publications may be purchased by phone by calling (701) 328-8000, in person at the NDGS office, or by sending email to the Publications Clerk. 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.

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North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614