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.
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| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bakken Sweetspots, Production Statistics, Bounding Pronghorn Facies and Magnetic Anolmalies, Available in paper poster format ($15). |
Nordeng, S.H., and LeFever J.A. | GI-174 | ||
| 2014 | Person, J.J. | GN-14-1 | |||
| 2013 | Bakken Production Map (December 2012) |
GN-13-1 | |||
| 2013 | Natural Gas Occurrences in Private Water Supply Wells Confirmed Across ND |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-13-1 | ||
| 2013 | Tectonic Plate Boundary Observatory Station Installed in South Central ND |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-13-1 | ||
| 2013 | Edward Drinker Cope's Paleontological Activities in the Dakotas |
Hoganson, J.W. | GN-13-7 | ||
| 2013 | Hoganson, J.W. | GN-13-1 | |||
| 2013 | LeFever, J.A. | GI-170 | |||
| 2013 | LeFever, J.A. | GN-13-7 | |||
| 2013 | Reservoirs of the Bakken Petroleum System: A Core-based Perspective, Available in traditional paper map format ($15 per poster). |
LeFever, J.A., LeFever, R.D., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-171 | ||
| 2013 | Role of Nomenclature in Pay Zone Definitions, Bakken - Three Forks Formations, ND, Available in traditional paper map format ($25). |
LeFever, J.A., LeFever, R.D., and Nordeng, S.H. | GI-165 | ||
| 2013 | Manz, L.A. | GN-13-7 | |||
| 2013 | Manz, L.A. | GN-13-1 | |||
| 2013 | Manz, L.A. | GT-20 | |||
| 2013 | Manz, L.A. | GT-21 | |||
| 2013 | Manz, L.A. | GT-22 | |||
| 2013 | Murphy, E.C. | RI-112 | |||
| 2013 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-13-1 | |||
| 2013 | Examination of Hydrocarbon Saturation within the upper Black Island Formation (Garland Member), Winnipeg Group, Available in traditional paper format ($10). |
Nesheim, T.O. | GI-166 | ||
| 2013 | Exploration & Development of the Winnipeg Deadwood Deep Gas Play Along the Nesson Anticline |
Nesheim, T.O. | GN-13-7 |
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.
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Mailing Address:
Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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Telephone: (701) 328-8000