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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-82-6 | ||||
| 1981 | Petroleum - A Primer for North Dakota, 34 p. Describes the origin, exploration for, and production of crude oil and natural gas in North Dakota. Includes a discussion of the regulation of the petroleum exploration and producing industry in North Dakota. |
Brostuen, E.A. | ED-13 | |||
| 1981 | Williston Basin Stratigraphic Nomenclature Chart, Full-color chart consisting of 15 correlation columns from various places in the Williston Basin. Includes a column scaled according to time to give a better idea of which geologic systems are best represented in North Dakota. Measures 23" x 35". ($3). |
Bluemle, J.P., Anderson, S.B., and Carlson, C.G. | MS-61 | |||
| 1981 | Annotated Bibliography of the Geology of North Dakota, 1960-1979, 287 p. ($3). |
Scott, M.W. | MS-60 | |||
| 1981 | Oil Exploration and Development in the North Dakota Williston Basin: 1980 Update, 19 p. A non-technical report on the history of production, economic impacts, regulatory trends, and a look at the future. |
Gerhard, LC., and Anderson, S.B. | MS-59 | |||
| 1981 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Sheridan County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 75 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 32 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-75 | |||
| 1981 | GN-81-12 | |||||
| 1981 | Halvorson, D.L. | GN-81-12 | ||||
| 1981 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-81-12 | ||||
| 1981 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-81-12 | ||||
| 1981 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-81-12 | ||||
| 1981 | Harris, K.L. | GN-81-12 | ||||
| 1981 | Subsurface Studies of Paleozoic and Mesozoic Rocks in the North Dakota Williston Basin |
Burke, R.B. | GN-81-12 | |||
| 1981 | The Effect of Oil and Gas Well Drilling Fluids on Shallow Groundwater in Western North Dakota |
Murphy, E.C. | GN-81-12 | |||
| 1981 | GN-81-12 | |||||
| 1981 | GN-81-6 | |||||
| 1981 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-81-6 | ||||
| 1981 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-81-6 | ||||
| 1981 | Groenewold, G. | GN-81-6 | ||||
| 1981 | Computer System-Assisted Stratigraphic Interpretation of the Inyan Kara Formation |
Wartman, B. | GN-81-6 |
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.
How To Order NDGS Publications
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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