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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Person, J.J. | GN-12-7 | |||
| 2012 | Person, J.J. | GN-12-1 | |||
| 2012 | Person, J.J. | GN-12-1 | |||
| 2012 | VanderBusch, C. | GN-12-1 | |||
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Lineament Mapping and Analysis in the Southern Williston Basin in Southwestern North Dakota, Available in paper map format ($15). |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-129 | ||
| 2011 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-11-7 | |||
| 2011 | Two Minutes to Midnight Great M 9.0 Japan Earthquake recorded by EarthScope Seismometers in ND |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-11-7 | ||
| 2011 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-11-1 | |||
| 2011 | Potential Use of ND Sand & Clay for Natural & Manufactured Proppants |
Anderson, F.J. | GN-11-1 | ||
| 2011 | Skeltons of the Flying Reptile Pteranodon added to the Bismarck Airport Fossil Exhibit |
Hoganson, J.W. | GN-11-7 | ||
| 2011 | Hoganson, J.W., and Gould, B. | ED-32 | |||
| 2011 | Tooth Puncture Marks on a 30-Million-Year-Old Dinictis Skull |
Hoganson, J.W., and Person, J.J. | GN-11-7 | ||
| 2011 | Paleontology of the Medora Public Fossil Dig Site (Paleocene: Sentinel Butte Formation) |
Hoganson, J.W., Person, J.J., and Gould, B. | GN-11-1 | ||
| 2011 | Information on the Spearfish Formation, Available in paper format for ($10). |
LeFever, J.A. | GI-134 | ||
| 2011 | LeFever, J.A. | GN-11-1 |
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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Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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