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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Murphy, E.C. | LR-Crsb | |||
| 2005 | Murphy, E.C. | LR-Blfd | |||
| 2005 | Murphy, E.C. | LR-Dksn | |||
| 2005 | Murphy, E.C. | LR-Bwmn | |||
| 2005 | Geology of the Dickinson Area, The surface geology has been draped over a shaded relief background to demonstrate the close relationship between topography and surface geology in this area. Presented on either side of the map are photographs and descriptions of the major geologic units and mineral resources in the area. ($5). |
Murphy, E.C., and Biek, R.F. | GI-10 | ||
| 2005 | The Upper Birdbear (Nisku) of Western North Dakota: Another Emerging Williston Basin Horizontal Play, PowerPoint presentation. Available online only. |
Sperr, T., and Burke, R.B. | GI-20 | ||
| 2005 | Oil and Gas Potential of the Icebox Formation (Ordovician) |
Ulishney, A.J., LeFever, R.D., and LeFever, J.A. | RI-102 | ||
| 2004 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-04-7 | |||
| 2004 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-04-7 | |||
| 2004 | Bluemle, J.P., and Manz, L.A. | GN-04-7 | |||
| 2004 | Burke, R.B., and Nelms, R. | GN-04-7 | |||
| 2004 | Surface Geology, Eagle Draw Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Gonzalez, M.A. | SG-EglD | ||
| 2004 | Surface Geology, Hanks Gully Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Gonzalez, M.A. | SG-HnkG | ||
| 2004 | Surface Geology, Squaretop Butte Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Gonzalez, M.A. | SG-SqtB | ||
| 2004 | Surface Geology, Roosevelt Creek West Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Gonzalez, M.A. | SG-RsvC | ||
| 2004 | Surface Geology, Roosevelt Creek East Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Gonzalez, M.A. | SG-RsvC | ||
| 2004 | Surface Geology, Gorham NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Gonzalez, M.A. | SG-Grhm | ||
| 2004 | Prehistoric Life of North Dakota, This full-color 8.5" x 11" sheet provides an introduction to the fascinating history of the procession of life in North Dakota back to about 90 million years ago. Images of prehistoric animals are superimposed on the North Dakota geologic map in areas where fossils of the animals have been found. The history of life in North Dakota based on the fossil record is briefly summarized on the reverse side of the map. The rock formations from which the fossils of the animals figured on the map and age of the animals are also presented on the reverse side of the map. ($0.25/copy). |
Hoganson, J.W., and Woodward, B. | MM-37 | ||
| 2004 | Bakken Middle Member Core Workshop |
LeFever, J.A. | GI-4 | ||
| 2004 | Log-to-Core Cross-Sections, Middle Member Bakken Formation, North Dakota, This 69.5“ x 35" poster contains log and core photo correlations of the Middle Member Bakken Formation through western North Dakota. ($15). |
LeFever, J.A., and LeFever, R.D. | GI-2 |
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
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