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.

Browse over 6,015 NDGS reports, maps, newsletter articles, etc.

Refine your search by title keyword, author last name, quadrangle, publication series, or year.

To get the best results, when searching by keyword, keep in mind that this search will return only those publications with the entered keyword in the title, not text within the publication itself. Words entered here must exist in the title, in order for the publication to appear in the search results. Type a single term or short, consecutive word phrase (e.g. “Williston Basin”). To browse a certain publication series, type the abbreviation followed by a dash (e.g. “RI-" for the Report of Investigation series). Browse our list of publication series.

Year Title Author(s) Series Download Data
2020

LiDAR, Bowdon SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Bwdn
Bowden SE Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Burnstad Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Brnd
Burnstad Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Crystal Springs Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-CrsS
Crystal Springs Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Danzig Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Dngz
Danzig Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Des Moines Lake Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-DsML
Des Moines Lake Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Dover Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Dovr
Dover Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Chaseley Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Chly
Chaseley Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Hawks Nest Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-HwkN
Hawks Nest Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Heaton Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Hton
Heaton Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Kunkel Lake Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-KnkL
Kunkel Lake Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Lake Louise Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-LkLs
Lake Louise Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Lake Williams Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-LkWm
Lake Williams Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Lehr Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Lehr
Lehr Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Lehr NE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Lehr
Lehr NE Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Lehr NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Lehr
Lehr NW Data Files
2020

LiDAR, Lehr SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-Lehr
Lehr SW Data Files
2020

LiDAR, May Lake Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-MayL
May Lake Data Files
2020

LiDAR, May Lake NW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-MayL
May Lake NW Data Files
2020

LiDAR, May Lake SE Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-MayL
May Lake SE Data Files
2020

LiDAR, May Lake SW Quadrangle, North Dakota, 24K Map Series

Maike, C.A. LiD24-MayL
May Lake SW Data Files

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.

Publications may be purchased by phone by calling (701) 328-8000, in person at the NDGS office, or by sending email to the Publications Clerk. Shipping charges WILL apply. All orders must be prepaid. (Please have your Visa or MasterCard number handy, if ordering by credit card.) Include publication title, number, quantity desired, and cost, along with a return address and phone number. In addition to credit cards, cash or checks (payable to the North Dakota Geological Survey) are also accepted.

Mailing Address:

Publications Clerk
North Dakota Geological Survey
600 East Boulevard Avenue - Dept 474
Bismarck, ND 58505-0614