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
1955

Ward Co., W.H. Hunt - F.C. Neumann #1

Hainer, J.L. C-110
1955

Subsurface Correlations of the Cretaceous Greenhorn-Lakota Interval in North Dakota, 46 p., 2 pl. *Out of print.

Hansen, D.E. B-29
1955

Pembina Co., Turner Oil Co. - Theodore Belanus #1

Hansen, D.E. C-120
1955

Rolette Co., S.D. Johnston - Melvin Tingelstad #1

Hansen, D.E. C-127
1955

Wells Co., Caroline Hunt Trust Estate - George Leitner #1

Hansen, D.E. C-125
1955

Geology of the Elkhorn Ranch Area, Billings and Golden Valley Counties, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:125,000) with text.

Hanson, B.M. RI-18
1955

Barnes Co., Pollard and Davis - Dwane Guscette No. 1

Nelson, L.B. C-198
1955

Benson Co., Shell Oil Co. - Rudolph Gigstad No. 1

Nelson, L.B. C-102
1955

Grand Forks Co., A.J. Scott - A.J. and Louella Scott #1

Nelson, L.B. C-108
1955

Mountrail Co., W.H. Hunt - L.C. Anderson #1

Nelson, L.B. C-122
1955

Renville Co., Calvert Drilling Inc. - Petra Strangeland #1

Nelson, L.B. C-124
1955

Magnetometer Survey of the Keene Dome, McKenzie County, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:63,360) with text.

Opp, A.G. RI-19
1954

Well Data and Tops of Significant Wells

C-5-4
1954

Stratigraphic Section of the Mississippian System in North Dakota, 2 pl. with text. *Out of print.

Anderson, S.B. RI-16
1954

Ramsey Co., Northern Natural Gas Co. - Blanche Lee #1

Anderson, S.B. C-44
1954

Williams Co., Champlin Refining Co. - Elmer Tank #1

Anderson, S.B. C-78
1954

Surface Structure of Western Stark County and Adjacent Areas of North Dakota, 1 pl (1:125,000) with text. *Out of print.

Caldwell, J.W. RI-14
1954

Burleigh Co., Continental Oil Co. - Nels Dronen No. 1

Caldwell, J.W. C-39
1954

Cavalier Co., Cavalier Co., Los Nietos Oil Co. - Restad No. 1

Caldwell, J.W. C-57
1954

Mercer Co., Williston Oil & Gas Co. - Boeckel et al. #1

Carlson, C.G. C-96

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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North Dakota Geological Survey
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