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 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Mountrail County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:175,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-15 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Oliver County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:125,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-16 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Slope County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-17 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Slope County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:150,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-18 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Ward County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:200,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-19 | ||
| 2001 | Strippable Lignite Deposits Williams County, North Dakota, 1pl. (1:175,000). $5. |
Murphy, E.C. | MRM-20 | ||
| 2000 | From the State Geologist: Gazing into a Crystal Ball - A Brief Look at our Future Energy Resources |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-00-12 | ||
| 2000 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-00-7 | |||
| 2000 | From the State Geologist: "Predictions" for the New Millennium |
Bluemle, J.P. | GN-00-7 | ||
| 2000 | The Face of North Dakota - third edition, (Revision of ED-21). A non-technical report describing the geology of North Dakota illustrated with numerous photos and drawings. Includes a full-color geologic highway map of the state. 210 p., 1 pl. (1:100,000). $6.00 |
Bluemle, J.P. | ED-26 | ||
| 2000 | Arroyos: How the West Was Carved or Recent Change in the Little Missouri Badlands |
Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-00-12 | ||
| 2000 | Gonzalez, M.A. | GN-00-12 | |||
| 2000 | Oil Exploration and Development in North Dakota Williston Basin: 1998-1999 Update, A non-technical report on the history of production, economic impacts, and regulatory trends, emphasizing activity during 1998 and 1999. ($4). |
Heck, T.J. | MS-88 | ||
| 2000 | Hoganson, J.W. | GN-00-12 | |||
| 2000 | Hoganson, J.W. | GN-00-7 | |||
| 2000 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-00-7 | |||
| 2000 | The Major Coals in Billings, Golden Valley, and Stark counties, North Dakota, Thick coals, the HT, Lehigh, Harmon, Hansen, and T Cross, were correlated across Billings, Golden Valley, and Stark counties. A half dozen or so cross-sections of Fort Union and Upper Cretaceous strata were constructed for each county. The 42-page report also includes isopachs and contour maps of the HT, Lehigh, Harmon, Hansen, and T Cross coals for the three-county area. ($5). |
Murphy, E.C., Kruger, N.W., and Goven, G.E. | OF-00-1 | ||
| 1999 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-99-12 | |||
| 1999 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-99-12 | |||
| 1999 | Bluemle, J.P. | GN-99-7 |
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
Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.
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Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.