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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
2022	Areas of Landslides, Boisberg Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D.	L24-Bsbg
2022	Areas of Landslides, Fairmount Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D.	L24-Frmt
2022	Areas of Landslides, South of Wahpeton (MN) Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D.	L24-SthW
2022	Areas of Landslides, Abercrombie (MN) Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D.	L24-Abre
2022	Areas of Landslides, Pembina Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D.	L24-Pmbn
2022	Areas of Landslides, Christine Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Moxness, L.D.	L24-Chrs
2021	Evaluation of Windblown Sand Deposits in Eastern North Dakota for Potential Use as Proppant	Anderson, F.J.	RI-127
2021	A Step Back in Time Survey Historical Aerial Photograph Collections Find Expanded Use Across North Dakota	Anderson, F.J.	GN-21-7
2021	Deltas and Dunes: The Sand and Gravel Legacy of Glacial Lake Souris in North-Central North Dakota	Anderson, F.J.	GN-21-1
2021	Surface Geology, Mapleton Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000	Anderson, F.J.	SG-Mptn
2021	Landslide Areas in Morton County, North Dakota	Anderson, F.J., Moxness, L.D., Maike, C.A., and Murphy, E.C.	CL-1
2021	Stratigraphic Framework for the Late Devonian Birdbear Formation North Dakota	Bader, J.W.	RI-125
2021	Assembling Laurentia Precambrian Compressional Tectonics in North Dakota and Surrounding Areas	Bader, J.W.	GI-251
2021	Sequence Stratigraphy of the Late Devonian Birdbear Formation, North Dakota	Bader, J.W.	GN-21-1
2021	Deadwood Formation (Cambrian/Ordovician) of North Dakota, A Preliminary Core Atlas	Bader, J.W., Lake, J.H., Sarnoski, A.H.	GI-257
2021	A Heavy Burden to Find a Tiny Lizard	Boyd, C.A.	GN-21-7
2021	Pioneering Fossil Finds from North Dakota	Boyd, C.A.	GN-21-1
2021	K2O Grades of the Potash-containing Members of the Prairie Formation, Minot 100K Sheet, North Dakota	Kruger, N.W.	GI-258
2021	Salt Isopach of the Devonian Prairie Formation, Williston 100K Sheet, North Dakota	Kruger, N.W.	GI-254
2021	Salt Isopach of the Devonian Prairie Formation, Kenmare 100K Sheet, North Dakota	Kruger, N.W.	GI-253

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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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