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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Geologic Time in North Dakota, 17 p. A discussion of geologic time that uses a series of diagrams to illustrate geologic events that have occurred in North Dakota. |
Bluemle, J.P., and Clayton, L. | ED-14 | ||
| 1982 | Brekke, D.W. | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1982 | Burke, R.B. | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1982 | Oil Production From Kaskaskia Rocks in North Dakota's Williston Basin |
Burke, R.B., and Stefanovsky, G. | GN-82-6 | ||
| 1982 | Structure Map on Top of the Cretaceous Pierre Formation in North Dakota, ($2). |
Carlson, C.G. | MM-23 | ||
| 1982 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Grant and Sioux Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 67 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 24 - Part I) |
Carlson, C.G. | B-67 | ||
| 1982 | Geologic Map of Sioux County, North Dakota, (Bulletin 67, Part I, Plate I. Updated/Digitized in 2022.) |
Carlson, C.G., Moxness, L.D., Thapa, N., and Maike, C.A. | B-67 | ||
| 1982 | The Wannagan Creek Quarry and its Reptilian Fauna in Billings County, North Dakota, 12 p. $2.00. |
Erickson, B.R. | RI-72 | ||
| 1982 | Geological Development, Origin, and Energy Mineral Resources of the Williston Basin, North Dakota, (Repr. from Am. Assoc. Petroleum Geologists Bull., v. 66, no. 8, p. 989-1020). ($2). |
Gerhard, L.C., Anderson, S.B., LeFever, J.A., and Carlson, C.G. | MS-63 | ||
| 1982 | Harris, K.L. | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1982 | Computer Management of Geologic and Petroleum Data at the North Dakota Geological Survey, 34 p. $1.00. |
Harris, K.L., Winczewski, L.M., and Umphrey, H.R. | RI-74 | ||
| 1982 | Hoganson, J.W. | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1982 | Lexicon of Stratigraphic Names of North Dakota, 140 p., 1 pl. A complete listing of all terms that have been applied to the stratigraphic units of North Dakota. Includes a history of the terminology applied to each unit, its age, area of extent, lithology, thickness, relationship to other units, characteristic fossils, economic significance, depositional environment, and references to type sections. $5.00. |
Lerud, J.V. | RI-71 | ||
| 1982 | Mechanisms, Distribution and Frequency of Ground-Water Recharge in an Upland Area of Western North Dakota, 72 p. Focuses on data collected from the Falkirk site in central North Dakota. $2.00. |
Rehm, B.W., Groenewold, G.H., and Peterson, W.M. | RI-75 | ||
| 1982 | Rygh, M.E. | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1982 | Rygh, M.E. | GN-82-6 | |||
| 1982 | Stoa, R. | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1982 | USGS | GN-82-12 | |||
| 1981 | GN-81-12 | ||||
| 1981 | GN-81-12 |
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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