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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | New Geothermal, Underground Injection Rules and Regulations To Be Enacted |
Brekke, D.W. | GN-83-12 | ||
| 1983 | Application of Analytical Equipment to the Natural Resources of North Dakota |
Brekke, D.W. | GN-83-6 | ||
| 1983 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Billings, Golden Valley, and Slope Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 76 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Groundwater Studies No. 29 - Part I) |
Carlson, C.G. | B-76 | ||
| 1983 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Morton County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 72 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 27 - Part I) |
Carlson, C.G. | B-72 | ||
| 1983 | Aquatic Mollusks of North Dakota, 142 p., 6 pl. Descriptions and illustrations of each of the 44 species of mollusks found in North Dakota. Includes state distribution maps, identifies species associations, and evaluates ecological factors and origins. $5.00. |
Cvancara, A.M. | RI-78 | ||
| 1983 | Gosnold, W.D. Jr. | GN-83-12 | |||
| 1983 | Groenewold, G.H., Koob, R.D., McCarthy, G.J., Rehm, B.W., and Peterson, W.M. | RI-79 | |||
| 1983 | The Role of the NDGS in the State's Solid Waste Management Program |
Hoganson, J.W. | GN-83-6 | ||
| 1983 | Karner, F. | GN-83-12 | |||
| 1983 | Geology and Geotechnical Conditions of the Minot Area, North Dakota, 35 p., 6 pl. (approx. 1:82,000, 1:165,000). A compilation of information about the geology and engineering properties of the near-surface materials, groundwater resources, foundation conditions, suitability for waste disposal, and construction conditions in the Minot area. $2.00. |
Kehew, A.E. | RI-73 | ||
| 1983 | Earth Resistivity Investigations in Reclaimed Surface Lignite Mine Spoils, 101p. Study at the Center, Indian Head, and Falkirk Mines. $2.00. |
Kehew, A.E., and Groenewold, G.H. | RI-77 | ||
| 1983 | Effect of Seepage from Unlined Municipal Waste Stabilization Lagoons on Chemical Quality of Groundwater in Shallow Aquifers, 140 p. Results of an investigation of six unlined municipal waste stabilization lagoons constructed in permeable sediments directly over shallow, unconfined aquifers. $3.00. |
Kehew, A.E., Schwindt, F.J., and Brown, D.J. | RI-80 | ||
| 1983 | Carbonate Bodies within the Basal Swift Formation (Jurassic) of Northwestern North Dakota, 67 p., 16 pl. $3.00. |
Langtry, T.M. | RI-81 | ||
| 1983 | Newburg-South Westhope Oil Fields, North Dakota, (Repr. from Am. Assoc. Petroleum Geologists Memoir no. 16, 1972), 8 p. ($1). |
Marafi, H. | MS-47 | ||
| 1983 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-83-12 | |||
| 1983 | Evaluating Abandoned Surface-Mined Lands in Western North Dakota |
Murphy, E.C. | GN-83-12 | ||
| 1983 | Murphy, E.C. | GN-83-12 | |||
| 1983 | Murphy, E.C., and LeFever, R.D. | GN-83-12 | |||
| 1983 | A History of Coal Mining in North Dakota, 1873-1982, 100 p. Concentrates on principal mining enterprises and problems associated with the growth of the lignite industry from 1873 to 1941. Includes numerous photographs; extensively referenced. ($2). |
Oihus, C.A. | ED-15 | ||
| 1983 | Production Performance Curves of Selected North Dakota Oil Fields, 76 p. A folio of performance curves for 75 North Dakota oil fields, detailing monthly oil production, cumulative oil production, cumulative water production, and the number of producing wells. Most of the curves also include average reservoir pressures and gas-oil ratios. ($2). |
Rygh, M.E. | MS-64 |
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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