NDGS Publications

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	Data
2023	Areas of Landslides, Neche Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Nche	Neche Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Nash Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Nash	Nash Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Minto Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Mnto	Minto Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Mekinock Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Mknk	Mekinock Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Manvel Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Mnvl	Manvel Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Inkster NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Inks	Inkster NE Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Inkster Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Inks	Inkster Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Hamilton Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Hmtn	Hamilton Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Grafton Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Grft	Grafton Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Gilby Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Glby	Gilby Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Fordville SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Frdv	Fordville SW Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Fordville SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Frdv	Fordville SE Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Fordville Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Frdv	Fordville Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Dahlen Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Dhln	Dahlen Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Cavalier NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Cvlr	Cavalier NW Shapefiles
2023	Areas of Landslides, Veseleyville Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Vslv
2023	Areas of Landslides, Pleasant Valley Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-PlsV
2023	Areas of Landslides, Pisek Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Psek
2023	Areas of Landslides, Inkster SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-Inks
2023	Areas of Landslides, Forest River Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series	York, B.C., and Maike, C.A.	L24-FrsR

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

*Out-of-print publications are no longer available for purchase but may be available for free download (PDF, etc.). NDGS publications are also available in many university, public, and state libraries, and at other state geological surveys.

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