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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | GN-74-2 | ||||
| 1974 | GN-74-2 | ||||
| 1974 | Recent Drilling Permits Issued by the North Dakota Geological Survey |
GN-74-2 | |||
| 1974 | Pre-Mesozoic Paleogeologic Map of North Dakota, (Revision of MM-7), 1 pl. (1:1,000,000), full-color. Includes 4 typical well logs. ($2). |
Anderson, S.B. | MM-17 | ||
| 1974 | Physical Data for Land-Use Planning - Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota - An Inventory of Mineral, Soil and Water Resources, 16 p. 9 pl. (1:250,000) full color. Prepared in cooperation with the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council. $5.00. |
Arndt, B.M., and Moran, S.R. | RI-54 | ||
| 1974 | Guide to the Geology of North-Central North Dakota, (Rev. 1988), 41 p. 1 pl. (1:500,000). Superseded by ED-19. Includes roadlogs and full-color geologic map of Benson, Bottineau, Eddy, Foster, McHenry, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette, Sheridan, Towner, and Wells Counties. |
Bluemle, J.P. | ED-7 | ||
| 1974 | Late Quaternary Stratigraphic Nomenclature, Red River Valley, North Dakota and Minnesota, 47 p. ($2). |
Harris, K.L., Moran, S.R., and Clayton, L. | MS-52 | ||
| 1973 | Guide to the Geology of South-Central North Dakota, (Rev. 1988), 45 p. 1 pl. (1:500,000). Superseded by ED-20. Includes roadlogs and full-color geologic map of Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, and Stutsman Counties. |
Bluemle, J.P. | ED-6 | ||
| 1973 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Nelson and Walsh Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 57 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 17 - Part I) |
Bluemle, J.P. | B-57 | ||
| 1973 | Geology along the South Loop Road, Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, 16 p. *Out of print. |
Bluemle, J.P., and Jacob, A.F. | ED-4 | ||
| 1973 | Generalized Bedrock Geologic Map of North Dakota, Superseded by MM-22. Full-color 8" x 10" sheet. ($1). |
Carlson, C.G. | MM-16 | ||
| 1973 | Geology and Ground Water Resources of Mercer and Oliver Counties, North Dakota, (Bulletin 56 - Part I - Geology, NDSWC County Ground Water Studies No. 15 - Part I) |
Carlson, C.G. | B-56 | ||
| 1973 | Mineral and Water Resources of North Dakota, 252 p. $1. |
Edited by Landis, E.R. | B-63 | ||
| 1973 | Some Environmental Aspects of Strip Mining in North Dakota, 121 p. A collection of 8 papers presented at the 65th Annual Meeting of the North Dakota Academy of Science. *Out of print. |
Edited by Wali, M.K. | ED-5 | ||
| 1973 | North Dakota Crude Oil Inventory as of January 1, 1973, 12 p. |
Folsom, C.B., Jr. | MS-51 | ||
| 1973 | Geology of Burke County, North Dakota, (Burke County Groundwater Study - Part I, NDSWC County Groundwater Studies No. 14 - Part I) |
Freers, T.F. | B-55 | ||
| 1973 | Relief Map of North Dakota, A graphic artist's concept of the landscape. Size 9" x 10". ($1). |
Knudson, K. | MM-14 | ||
| 1973 | Surface Geology of North Dakota, Superseded by MM-18. Full-color 8" x 10" sheet. |
Moran, S.R. | MM-15 | ||
| 1973 | Catalog of North Dakota Radiocarbon Dates, 51 p. ($2). |
Moran, S.R., Clayton, L., Scott, M.W., and Brophy, J.A. | MS-53 | ||
| 1973 | Late Cenozoic Stratigraphy of the Lake Sakakawea Bluffs North and West of Riverdale, North Dakota, 1 pl. with text. |
Ulmer, J.H., and Sackreiter, D.K. | RI-51 |
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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