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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Survey Publishes Drill Stem Test Maps to Aid in Exploration and Assessment of Williston Basin |
Stolldorf, T.D. | GN-21-1 | ||
| 2020 | Lineament Density Map of North Dakota, A compilation and analysis of lineaments previously mapped in North Dakota by various workers, 1:1,000,000. |
Anderson F.J. | MM-44 | ||
| 2020 | Evaluation of Windblown Sand Deposits in South-Central North Dakota for Potential Use as Proppant |
Anderson, F.J. | RI-126 | ||
| 2020 | Evaluation of Windblown Sand Deposits in North-Central North Dakota for Potential as Proppant |
Anderson, F.J. | RI-124 | ||
| 2020 | Mineralogy of Windblown Sand Deposits in McHenry County, North Dakota |
Anderson, F.J. | GI-243 | ||
| 2020 | Anderson, F.J. | GI-224 | |||
| 2020 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-20-7 | |||
| 2020 | Anderson, F.J. | GN-20-1 | |||
| 2020 | Surface Geology, Fargo North Quadrangle, North Dakota, 1:24,000 |
Anderson, F.J. | SG-Frgo | ||
| 2020 | Tectonic Map of the Western Dakotas Uplift and Surrounding Areas |
Bader, J.W. | GI-227 | ||
| 2020 | Bader, J.W. | GN-20-1 | |||
| 2020 | Barnes, B. | GN-20-7 | |||
| 2020 | Barnes, B. | GN-20-1 | |||
| 2020 | Barnes, B.M.S. | ED-37 | |||
| 2020 | Barnes, B.M.S. | ED-36 | |||
| 2020 | Quaternary Stratigraphic Nomenclature, Red River Valley, North Dakota and Minnesota: Procedure for the Identification of Lithostratigraphic Units Described in North Dakota Geological Survey Miscellaneous Series No. 95, 14 p. Describes the data formats, software requirements, programs, and general procedures for the computer-assisted interpretation of the datasets used to define the lithostratigraphic units described in MS-95. Programs are included. CD ($5). |
Harris, K.L. | OF-20-1 | ||
| 2020 | Quaternary Stratigraphic Nomenclature, Red River Valley, North Dakota and Minnesota: An update, 249 p. This report supersedes MS-52 and is updated to include the results of numerous Quaternary stratigraphic studies that have been conducted in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota in the 45 years since the publication of MS-52 in 1974. Thirty-one lithostratigraphic units are recognized and formally defined according to the requirements of the North American Stratigraphic Code. Thirteen of the units are formally named for the first time. CD ($5). |
Harris, K.L., Manz, L.A., and Lusardi, B.A. | MS-95 | ||
| 2020 | K2O Grades of the Potash-containing Members of the Prairie Formation, Mohall 100K Sheet, North Dakota. 4 map series. |
Kruger, N.W. | GI-247 | ||
| 2020 | Salt Isopach of the Devonian Prairie Formation, Mohall 100K Sheet, North Dakota |
Kruger, N.W. | GI-246 | ||
| 2020 | Salt Isopach of the Devonian Prairie Formation, Parshall 100K Sheet, North Dakota |
Kruger, N.W. | GI-229 |
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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