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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Gonzalez, M.A. | RI-101 | |||
| 2001 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-01-12 | |||
| 2001 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-01-7 | |||
| 2001 | LeFever, J.A. | GN-01-7 | |||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits of North Dakota, This 23" x 25" poster contains a 1:100,000-scale composite map of strippable lignite deposits derived from county maps recently completed under the NDGS Mineral Map Series. ($3). |
Murphy, E.C. | MM-34 | ||
| 2001 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Dunn County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 68 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 25 - Part I) |
Murphy, E.C. | B-68 | ||
| 2001 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-01-12 | |||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Adams County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:125,000). |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-1 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Billings County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:125,000). |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-2 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Bowman County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-3 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Burke County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:125,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-4 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Burleigh County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-5 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Divide County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-6 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Dunn County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:175,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-7 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Golden Valley County, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-8 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Grant County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:175,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-9 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Hettinger County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-10 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits McKenzie County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:200,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-11 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits McLean County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:200,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-12 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Mercer County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-13 |
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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