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.
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| Year | Title | Author(s) | Series | Download | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Lodgepole Formation Carbonate Buildup Play and Waulsortian Mounds in North Dakota |
Burke, R.B., and Diehl, P.E. | GN-95-12 | ||
| 1995 | Burke, R.B., and Diehl, P.E. | GN-95-3 | |||
| 1995 | Coincidence of Areas Favorable for Basal Lodgepole Buildups with the Upper Bakken Shale Extent and Mature Bakken, (1:1,000,000). Thematic map illustrates the relation between an interpretation of an area favorable for buildups in the lower Lodgepole Formation, the location of hydrocarbon tests that have been drilled through the Lodgepole and some aspects of the Mississippian and Devonian Bakken Formation. ($10). |
Burke, R.B., and Diehl, P.E. | SP-038-95-2.2 | ||
| 1995 | Relation of Areas Favorable for Basal Lodgepole Buildups and the Prairie Formation, (1:1,000,000). Thematic map shows the approximate present or dissolution edge of the Prairie Salt, the estimated depositional limit of the Prairie Salt and the 100 ft. or greater thickness isopachs of the Prairie Formation relative to an area interpreted to be favorable for lower Lodgepole Formation buildups. ($10). |
Burke, R.B., and Diehl, P.E. | SP-038-95-2.3 | ||
| 1995 | Coincidence of Proxy Indicators of the Lodgepole Shelf Slope or Ramp, (1:1,000,000). Thematic map illustrating the relation between an interpretation of an area favorable for lower Lodgepole buildups, hydrocarbon tests drilled through the Mississippian Lodgepole Formation and two proxy indicators of the Lodgepole shelf slope or ramp. ($10). |
Burke, R.B., and Diehl, P.E. | SP-038-95-2.4 | ||
| 1995 | Area Favorable for Basal Lodgepole Carbonate Buildups, (1:1,000,000). Thematic map illustrates the relation between an area favorable for buildups in the lower Lodgepole and tests that have been drilled through the Mississippian Lodgepole. ($10). |
Diehl, P.E., and Burke, R.B. | SP-038-95-2.1 | ||
| 1995 | Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. | LSI-36 | |||
| 1995 | Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. | LSI-40 | |||
| 1995 | Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. | LSI-46 | |||
| 1995 | Oil Exploration and Development in the North Dakota Williston Basin: 1992-1993 Update, 23 p. A non-technical report on the history of production, economic impacts, and regulatory trends, emphasizing activity during 1992 and 1993. ($3). |
Heck, T.J. | MS-80 | ||
| 1995 | Heck, T.J. | GN-95-10 | |||
| 1995 | Hoganson, J.W. | GN-95-10 | |||
| 1995 | Hoganson, J.W., and Campbell, J. | GN-95-10 | |||
| 1995 | Shaded Relief of North Dakota, 1pl. (1,000,000). Map of North Dakota measuring 27.5" x 18.5" showing topographic relief of the state derived from a computer model using the Survey's Geographic Information System. ($2). |
Luther, M., Bassler, R., and Jirges, H. | MM-32 | ||
| 1995 | Luther, M.R. | GN-95-12 | |||
| 1995 | Sherwood Subinterval of the Mission Canyon Formation in Central Western North Dakota, 11 p. 7 pl. Illustrates the relationship between major structural features and changing depositional patterns for the Sherwood subinterval in portions of Dunn, McLean, Mountrail, and Ward Counties. $7.00. |
McClellan, W.A. | RI-97 | ||
| 1995 | North Dakota Clays - A Historical Review of Clay Utilization in North Dakota, 18 p. ($2). |
Murphy, E.C. | MS-79 | ||
| 1995 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-95-10 | |||
| 1995 | The Cretaceous/Tertiary Boundary in South-Central North Dakota, 73 p., 2 pl. $3.00. |
Murphy, E.C., Nichols, D.J., Hoganson, J.W., and Forsman, N.F. | RI-98 | ||
| 1995 | A Summary of the Solid-Waste Landfill Site Evaluation Project in North Dakota |
Olson, J. | LSI-48 |
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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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