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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
2023	Areas of Landslides, Moselle Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	Moxness, L.D.	L24-Msll
2023	Areas of Landslides, Kreiser Lake Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	Moxness, L.D.	L24-KrsL
2023	Areas of Landslides, Hamlin Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	Moxness, L.D.	L24-Hmln
2023	Areas of Landslides, Concrete Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	Moxness, L.D., Maike, C.A., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Cnct
2023	Critical Mineral Enrichment In Lignites Beneath The Rhame Bed (Paleocene) Of The Slope Formation In The Williston Basin Of North Dakota	Moxness, L.D., Murphy, E.C., and Kruger, N.W.	RI-134
2023	Preserving 45 Years of Photographs of Western North Dakota	Murphy, E.C.	GN-23-7
2023	Elevated Critical Mineral Concentrations Associated with the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, Golden Valley Formation, North Dakota	Murphy, E.C., Moxness, L.D., and Kruger, N.W.	RI-133
2023	Review of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Section AAPG Annual Meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota	Nesheim, T.O.	GN-23-7
2023	Preliminary Case Study of Middle Three Forks Co-Development Influence Upon Upper Three Forks Well Performance Within the Bakken-Three Forks Petroleum System	Nesheim, T.O.	GN-23-1
2023	North Dakota’s Dawn Bear	Person, J.J.	GN-23-7
2023	Redevelopment of Madison Fields in Burke County Demonstrates Fracture Stimulation is Effective	Starns, E.C. and Nesheim, T.O.	GI-272
2023	North Dakota’s Subsurface Salts Finding Renewed Interest for Potential Underground Storage	Stolldorf, T.D.	GN-23-1
2023	Surface Geology, Braddock NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000	York, B.C.	SG-Brdk
2023	Areas of Landslides, Merricourt SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Mrct
2023	Areas of Landslides, Merricourt SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Mrct
2023	Areas of Landslides, Merricourt NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Mrct
2023	Areas of Landslides, Merricourt Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Mrct
2023	Areas of Landslides, Edinburg Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Ednb
2023	Areas of Landslides, Edinburg NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Ednb
2023	Areas of Landslides, Hallson Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Anderson, F.J.	L24-Hlsn

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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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