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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Anderson, S.B. | C-16 | |||
| 1953 | Caldwell, J.W. | C-33 | |||
| 1953 | Geology of West Central McKenzie County, North Dakota, (Repr. 1960), 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text. $3.00. |
Fisher, S.P. | RI-11 | ||
| 1953 | Geomagnetic Survey of Benson and Ramsey Counties, North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:125,000) with text. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | RI-9 | ||
| 1953 | Geologic Report on Limestone Deposits in Stark County and Hettinger County, North Dakota, (Repr. 1958), 71 p. |
Hansen, M. | RI-8 | ||
| 1953 | Geomagnetic Survey of Part of the East Edge of Williston Basin, 1 pl. (1:125,000) with text. This survey covers parts of Pierce, Benson, Sheridan, and Wells Counties. |
Haraldson, H.C. | RI-10 | ||
| 1953 | Investigations of some North Dakota Clays and Shales, 36 p. Test results of 20 fired and unfired clay samples from western North Dakota. *Out of print. |
Manz, O.E. | RI-13 | ||
| 1953 | Smith, C. | C-36 | |||
| 1953 | Smith, C. | C-41 | |||
| 1953 | Smith, C. | C-86 | |||
| 1953 | Bottineau Co., Zach Brooks Drlg. Co. - Edwin Berentson No. 1 |
Strassberg, M. | C-31 | ||
| 1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-32 | |||
| 1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-30 | |||
| 1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-27 | |||
| 1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-28 | |||
| 1953 | Strassberg, M. | C-20 | |||
| 1953 | Stratigraphic Sections of the Devonian System in Western North Dakota and Adjacent Areas, 1 pl. with text. Correlated cross-section of six wells extending from the Virden Field in Manitoba to Fallon County, Montana. *Out of print. |
Towse, D.F. | RI-12 | ||
| 1952 | Geology of Emmons County, North Dakota (Preliminary Maps), 2 pl. (1:125,000) with text. *Out of print. |
Fisher, S.P. | RI-5 | ||
| 1952 | The Geology of Emmons County, North Dakota, 47p., 6 pl. (1:125,000). Superseded by B-66. *Out of print. |
Fisher, S.P. | B-26 | ||
| 1952 | Preliminary Geological Map of North Dakota, 1 pl. (1:1,000,000). Superseded by MM-19. *Out of print. |
Hansen, M. | MM-1 |
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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Bismarck, ND 58505-0614
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.