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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | North Dakota's Nesson Anticline, (Repr. from World Oil, March and June 1956), 12 p. Reviews the geology and engineering features of the Madison reservoir. |
Laird, W.M., and Folsom, C.B., Jr. | RI-22 | ||
| 1956 | Investigation of Lake Agassiz Clay Deposits, 37 p. Reviews problems involved in using Lake Agassiz clay to make brick and other structural clay products. |
Manz, O.E. | RI-27 | ||
| 1956 | Maywald, R. | C-159 | |||
| 1956 | Geology of the Grassy Butte Area, McKenzie County, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:125,000) with text. *Out of print. |
Meldahl, E.G. | RI-26 | ||
| 1956 | Peterson, J. | C-165 | |||
| 1955 | Contributions to the Geology of North Dakota, 74 p., (Repr. from the Compass, a publication of Sigma Gamma Epsilon). Eleven papers written by students and staff of the Department of Geology at the University of North Dakota. *Out of print. |
B-28 | |||
| 1955 | C-5-55 | ||||
| 1955 | Carlson, C.G. | C-131 | |||
| 1955 | Carlson, C.G. | C-101 | |||
| 1955 | Carlson, C.G. | C-103 | |||
| 1955 | Carlson, C.G. | C-109 | |||
| 1955 | What Are Prospects in Williston Basin's East Side?, (Repr. from Oil and Gas Jour., Dec. 12, 1955, 5 p.). |
Folsom, C.B., Jr., and Anderson, S.B. | RI-20 | ||
| 1955 | Hainer, J.L. | C-121 | |||
| 1955 | Hainer, J.L. | C-118 | |||
| 1955 | 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 | Hansen, D.E. | C-120 | |||
| 1955 | Hansen, D.E. | C-127 | |||
| 1955 | 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 |
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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Please note: Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download as a PDF or a compressed ZIP file. North Dakota Geological Survey publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.