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.

Browse over 6,015 reports, maps, newsletter articles, and other publications

Refine your search by title keyword, author last name, quadrangle, publication series, or year. To get the best results, when searching by keyword, keep in mind that this search will return only those publications with the entered keyword in the title, not text within the publication itself. Search terms must exist in the title in order for the publication to appear in the search results. Type a single term or short, consecutive word phrase (e.g. “Williston Basin”).

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Year Title Author(s) Series Download Data
1994

Geologic Projects in North Dakota: 1994

Biek, R.F. GN-94-7
1994

Omars in North Dakota

Biek, R.F. GN-94-3
1994

Surface Geology, Spiritwood Lake Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000

Biek, R.F. SG-SprL
1994

Surface Geology, Jamestown Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000

Biek, R.F. SG-Jmtn
1994

Surface Geology, Bloom Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000

Biek, R.F. SG-Blom
1994

From the State Geologist: North Dakota Geological Survey's Regulatory Responsibilities

Bluemle, J.P. GN-94-12
1994

From the State Geologist: North Dakota's Early Oil and Gas History

Bluemle, J.P. GN-94-10
1994

From the State Geologist: Encouraging Petroleum Production in the Williston Basin

Bluemle, J.P. GN-94-7
1994

From the State Geologist: Geologic Mapping and Economic Development in North Dakota

Bluemle, J.P. GN-94-3
1994

Pools and Reservoirs: Different Things to Different People

Diehl, P.E. GN-94-7
1994

Bismarck Municipal Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-18
1994

Adams County Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-21
1994

Turtle Mountain Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-23
1994

Alsen Municipal Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-25
1994

Rolla Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-27
1994

Casper Volk Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-29
1994

Halliday Municipal Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-31
1994

Minot Municipal Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-33
1994

New England Landfill Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-38
1994

Valley Landfill Association Site Suitability Review

Greer, P.L., and Olson, J. LSI-42

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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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.