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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Preliminary Geological Map of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-19. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | MM-1 | ||
| 1952 | Additional Well Logs for North Dakota, 137 p. A compilation of wells drilled for oil and water. |
Laird, W.M., Ness, M., and Klipfel, C. | RI-7 | ||
| 1952 | Subsurface Geology of South-Central North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 23 p. |
Towse, D.F. | B-27 | ||
| 1951 | Geomagnetic Survey of Rolette and Towner Counties, North Dakota, 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text. |
Kohanowski, N.N. | RI-6 | ||
| 1951 | Geology of the Pembina Hills, (Repr. from North Dakota Outdoors, v. 13, no. 12, p. 12-13). A non-technical account of the geology of the northeastern part of the state. |
Laird, W.M. | RI-4 | ||
| 1951 | Discovery Heightens Interest in North Dakota Geology, (Repr. from World Oil, June-July 1951, v. 132, no. 7, p. 73- 75, 84; v. 133, no. 1, p. 83-85). A review of the structure and stratigraphy of North Dakota with reference to possibilities for oil. *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M. | RI-3 | ||
| 1950 | The Geology of the South Unit Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park near Medora, North Dakota, 18 p., 1 pl. (approx. 1:125,000), (Repr. from North Dakota History, v. 17, no. 4.) A general description of the geology of the park; includes roadlog. *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M. | B-25 | ||
| 1949 | The Geology of the Tokio Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). *Out of print. |
Easker, D.G. | B-24 | ||
| 1949 | The Sodium Sulphate Deposits of Western North Dakota, (Repr. 1955), 66 p. Progress report dealing with the occurrence and origin of sodium sulphate deposits in northwestern North Dakota. Reviews the work done by the F.E.R.A. survey in 1934 and provides data on additional occurrences. $1.00. |
Grossman, I.G. | RI-1 | ||
| 1949 | Stratigraphy of North Dakota with Reference to Oil Possibilities, (Rev. 1951, 1953), 2 pl. with text. Two large sheets containing 13 figures, 2 tables, with brief discussion of stratigraphy. The maps show the locations of important deep wells drilled for oil, gas, and water, and the approximate extent of the formations of various systems in the state. |
Laird, W.M., and Towse, D.F. | RI-2 | ||
| 1949 | Glacial Geology of the Oberon Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). |
Tetrick, P.R. | B-23 | ||
| 1947 | The Geology of the Flora Quadrangle, 35 p., 2 pl. (1:62,500). |
Branch, J.R. | B-22 | ||
| 1946 | Part I - The Keene Dome, Northeast McKenzie County, North Dakota, by Nevin, C., (Repr. 1951), 11 p., 1 pl. (1:125,000). Part II - The Subsurface Stratigraphy of the Nesson Anticline, by Laird, W.M., (Repr. 1951), 14 p. *Out of print. |
Nevin, C., and Laird, W.M. | B-21 | ||
| 1945 | A Reconnaissance of Possible Well Irrigation Areas, 6p. Discusses 15 areas in southeastern North Dakota. |
Rasmussen, W.C. | B-20 | ||
| 1944 | The Geology and Ground Water Resources of the Emerado Quadrangle, (Repr. 1959), 35 p., 3 pl. (1:62,500). |
Laird, W.M. | B-17 | ||
| 1944 | The Stratigraphy and Structure of North Dakota, (Repr. from National Oil Scouts and Landmen's Association Yearbook, v. 14, p. 420-430). |
Laird, W.M. | B-18 | ||
| 1944 | Heavy Mineral Correlation of the Fox Hills, Hell Creek, and Cannonball Sediments, Morton and Sioux Counties, North Dakota, (Repr. from Jour. of Sed. Petrology, v.14, no. 3, p. 131-143). |
Lindberg, M.L. | B-19 | ||
| 1943 | The Manganese Deposits of the Turtle Mountains, North Dakota, (Repr. from Econ. Geology, v. 38, no. 7, p. 591-602). *Out of print. |
Hendricks, T.A., and Laird, W.M. | B-15 | ||
| 1943 | The Geology of the Turtle River State Park, (Repr. 1959), (Repr. from North Dakota Historical Quarterly, v. 10, no. 4, p. 245-261). |
Laird, W.M. | B-16 | ||
| 1942 | The Geology of the Southern Part of Morton County, North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 42 p., 3 pl. (1:125,000). *Out of print. |
Laird, W.M., and Mitchell, R.H. | B-14 |
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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