Geological Bulletins
Early Reports (1869-1909)
by E.W. Hilgard, 1869, 44 pp.
Contains an overview of mineral resources and general topographic, agricultural, and
botanical features in specific regional areas.
by F.V. Hopkins, 1871, 34 pp.
Discusses the first appearance of a preliminary map showing formations.
by G.D. Harris and A.C. Veatch, 1899, 417 pp.
Contains three sections: historical review, general geology, and special papers.
by G.D. Harris, A.C. Veatch, and J.A. Pacheco, 1902, 323 pp.
Contains eight divisions that cover geography, geology, cartography, oil, and hydrology.
by G. D. Harris, A. C. Veatch, and others, 1905, 178 pp.
Discusses topography and stratigraphy, and subdivides sections of south Louisiana based on underground water conditions. Also includes well statistics.
by G. D. Harris et al. ,1905, 59 pp.
Includes isomagnetic charts, terrestrial magnetic measurements, and results of magnetic observations in Louisiana.
by G. D. Harris, 1905, 33 pp .
Explains purposes and reasons for tide gage work and the establishment of bench marks
using Weeks Island,
Louisiana as an example.
by A. C. Veatch, 1905, 289 pp.
Discusses geology and underground water conditions in northern Louisiana, methods and costs of well making, and outlines underground water prospects by parish.
by G. D. Harris, 1907, 36 pp.
Discusses topography, geology, and economic geological prospects in the region.
by G. D. Harris , 1907, 24 pp.
Discusses cooperative survey work with the US Geological Survey in this era, and the mapping of surface features in the Delcambre, New Iberia and Jennings quadrangle sheets.
by G. D. Harris, 1907, 317 pp.
Discusses the structure, locations, and prospects of salt domes and mines in Louisiana, as well as those all over the United States and the world.

Bulletin 8 - Oil and Gas in Northwestern Louisiana with Special Reference to Caddo Field
by G. D. Harris, I. Perrine, and W. E. Hopper, 1909, 60+ pp.
Discusses stratigraphy of northwestern Louisiana, limits of known producing areas, geologic horizons of oil and gas, oil and gas production of Caddo Field. Includes analysis of Caddo oil and gas, and logs of representative wells.
Not available from LGS. (see LSU Hill Memorial Library)
Geological Bulletins (1910-Present)
The Louisiana Geological Survey’s Geological Bulletins are comprehensive reports on geologic or related studies. They generally cover a broad subject area and/or a geographic location.
Geological Bulletin No. 1
by H. V. Howe and C. K. Moresi . 1931 . 187 pp.
Includes discussions of physiography, with special reference to Pleistocene terraces and to drainage; stratigraphy; origin of the salt domes and caprock; and mineral resources. Includes annotated bibliography.
Geological Bulletin No. 2
by H. V. Howe and W. E. Wallace, . 1932 . 118 pp.
Describes and illustrates 125 species and varieties; proposes 2 new genera.
Geological Bulletin No. 3
by H. V. Howe and C. K. Moresi . 1933 . 238 pp.
Discusses Pleistocene terraces, Mississippi River meanders, and drainage; also, stratigraphy, salt domes, and prospective domes. Included annotated bibliography.
Geological Bulletin No. 4
by H. V. Howe and J. B. Garrett Jr., . 1934 . 64 pp. .Describes and illustrates 31 species, 25 of which are new, from 4 Sabine (Wilcox) localities.
Geological Bulletin No. 5
by H. V. Howe and J. Chambers . 1935 . 65 pp.
Describes and illustrates 43 species and varieties from 17 localities; proposes 1 new genus.
Geological Bulletin No. 6
by H. V. Howe and others, . 1935 . 242 pp.
Discusses Pleistocene Mississippi River deltas, cheniers, Gulf Coast subsidence, and isostatic data of Mississippi sedimentation; also, salt domes and microfossils of the Potamides matsoni zone. Includes list of maps and annotated bibliography.
Geological Bulletin No. 7
by H. V. Howe and J. Law . 1936 . 96 pp.
Describes and illustrates 75 species from 30 localities; proposes 3 new genera.
Geological Bulletin No. 8
by R. J. Russell and others . 1936 . 454 pp.
Includes reports on physiography of lower Mississippi River delta and salt domes, annotated bibliography, list of maps, petrology of two Mississippi River subdeltas, pebbles of the Chandeleur Islands, recent mollusks, Indian mounds, and vegetation of marshes and mounds.
Geological Bulletin No. 9
by W. D. Chawner . 1936 . 232 pp.
Discusses geography and physiography of the alluvial valley of the Mississippi River, the upland terraces, and hill country; surface outcrops and stratigraphy; and economic and petroleum geology. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500), list of maps, and annotated bibliography.
Geological Bulletin No. 10
by H. N. Fisk . 1938 . 246 pp.
Discusses physiography, stratigraphy, and petroleum geology; distribution, correlation, and age of Pleistocene terrace deposits. Briefly outlines archeology, early settlement, and development of the parishes. Includes two multicolored geologic maps (scale 1:62,500) and annotated bibliography.
Geological Bulletin No. 11
by R. E. Taylor . 1938 . 191 pp.
Discusses origin and general geology of the salt and cap rock of Louisiana salt domes; chemical composition of salt; minerals in salt and cap rock; and the origin and occurrence of sulphur. Includes map of Louisiana salt domes.
Contributions to the Pleistocene History of the Florida Parishes of Louisiana
Geological Bulletin No. 12
by H. N. Fisk and others, . 1938 . 137 pp.
Includes reports on physiography and geology of Pleistocene exposures in the western Florida Parishes; Pleistocene fresh water mollusks from Louisiana and Mississippi; mollusks from the loess at Tunica; flora of Pleistocene deposits; and Pleistocene mosses from Louisiana.
Geological Bulletin No. 13
by H. V. Howe and others . 1938 . 223 pp.
Includes reports on the geography and physiography of the central portion of the existing delta of the Mississippi River and adjacent
Geological Bulletin No. 14
by H. V. Howe . 1939 . 122 pp. . Describes and illustrates 170 species and varieties of Claiborne foraminifera from 169 Louisiana samples, 167 of which are from Cook Mountain Formation and 2 thought to be from the Sparta Formation.
Geological Bulletin No. 15
by J. Huner, Jr. . 1939 . 356 pp.
Discusses geography and physiography of the alluvial valleys of the Ouachita River and Saline Bayou, the upland terraces, and hill country; surface outcrops and stratigraphy; salt domes, petroleum geology, and other economic resources. Includes two multicolored geologic maps (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 16
by R. E. Marsh . 1939 . 198 pp.
Presents stream-flow data collected by the Louisiana Geological Survey; describes 30 new gaging stations established in Louisiana during 1938-39 by the Department of Conservation and the U.S. Geological Survey.
Geological Bulletin No. 17
by J. C. Maher . 1940 . 100 pp.
Discusses geologic formations and their water-bearing properties; also, the springs, water wells, and water supplies of Alexandria and other municipalities. Contains tables showing water levels, pressures, and water quality.
Geological Bulletin No. 18
by H. N. Fisk . 1940 . 240 pp. .
Discusses ancient and present channels of the Mississippi and Red rivers; Pleistocene physiographic history; and stratigraphy and sedimentation of the Miocene formations. Includes stratigraphy, structure, and productions of the Cheneyville and Eola fields and detailed structure maps for these fields. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 19
by T. P. Woodward and A. J. Gueno, Jr. . 1941 . 429 pp.
Discusses the location, size and development of various sand and gravel pits as well as mechanical and chemical analyses of samples collected. Also contains short report “Subsurface Pleistocene of Louisiana” by J. W. Frink.
Geological Bulletin No. 20
by J. C. Maher . 1941 . 95 pp.
Discusses water-bearing properties of geologic formations, chemical character of the water, and available water supply. Also, contains records and logs of water wells and chemical analyses of water-well samples.

Louisiana Tertiary Bryozoa
Geological Bulletin No. 21
by J. H. McGuirt . 1941 . 177 pp.
Describes 55 species. Contains illustrated partial glossary and checklist of species.
Geological Bulletin No. 22
by R. N. Welch . 1942 . 90 pp.
Discusses geology and physiography of the area. Contains subsurface contour maps, cross sections, and well data.
Geological Bulletin No. 23
by J. O. Barry and R. J. LeBlanc . 1942 . 208 pp.
Deals primarily with stratigraphic and geographic distribution of molluscan fauna of the Sabine (Wilcox) and Midway groups of Louisiana.
Geological Bulletin No. 24
by P. H. Jones and C. N. Holmes . 1947 . 47 pp.
Describes geology of formations that occur at less than 1,000 feet in the area, with emphasis on the Sparta sand; also discusses hydrology, ground-water quality and water supplies.
Geological Bulletin No. 25
by G. E. Murray . 1948 . 312 pp. plus map pack .
Discusses physiography, stratigraphy and petroleum geology of the area. Includes two multicolored geologic maps (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 26
by D. E. Pope and D. Jeter Smith . 1948 . 80 pp.
Contains two papers, “Occurrence of Harang Fauna of the Eastern Louisiana Coastal Parishes” and “Miocene Foraminifera of the Harang Sediments of Southern Louisiana."
Geological Bulletin No. 27
by W. C. Holland, L. W. Hough and G. E. Murray . 1952 . 224 pp. plus map pack .
Discusses subsurface stratigraphy, structure and petroleum geology of the area. Includes two multicolored geologic maps (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 28
by K. K. Wang . 1952 . 126 pp. plus map pack .
Discusses physiography and surface and subsurface geology of the parish and surrounding area. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 29
by J. L. Martin et al. . 1954 . 252 pp. plus map pack .
Discusses physiography, stratigraphy and petroleum geology. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 30
by P. H. Jones, A. N. Turcan, Jr. and H. E. Skibitzke . 1954 . 285 pp. plus map pack.
Discusses groundwater resources of Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes. Also the late Tertiary and Quaternary geology of the area.
Geological Bulletin No. 31
by G. G. Varvaro . 1957 . 295 pp. plus map pack.
Discusses physiography, surface and subsurface geology, and petroleum geology of the parishes and surrounding area. Lists all wells drilled in the two parishes. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 32
by E. A. Butler and D. E. Jones . 1957 . 65 pp.
Describes and illustrates 22 genera, 2 of which are new, and 40 species, 8 of which are new.
Geological Bulletin No. 33
by B. J. Sloane, Jr. . 1958 . 33 pp.
Discusses structure and stratigraphy of the Bodcaw sand. Includes several cross sections.
Geological Bulletin No. 34
by H. V. Andersen . 1960 . 164 pp. plus map pack .
Discusses stratigraphy and structure of the parish. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 35
by J. P. Morgan and H. V. Andersen . 1961 . 324 pp. plus map pack.
Contains two studies: one on the origin, nature and distribution of the mudlumps and the other on the foraminifera of mudlumps.
Geological Bulletin No. 36
by W. R. Paine . 1962 . 277 pp. plus map pack .
Deals primarily with subsurface Tertiary geology, with special emphasis on the Frio and Anahuac formations with a discussion of growth faulting, regional faulting and sedimentation. Discusses producing fields and lists wildcat wells.
Geological Bulletin No. 37
Printed map of parish is available through Parish Geologic Maps.
(See Maps and Atlases, Geologic Maps section.)
Geological Bulletin No. 38
by U. V. Jux . 1961 . 46 pp.
Determines the age of the salt through the use of fossil pollen spores, algae and fungi.
Geological Bulletin No. 39
by E.A. Butler, 1963, 100 pp.
Describes and illustrates 35 species used for correlation in this petroleum-rich interval.
Geological Bulletin No. 40
by R. Crombie Howe . 1963 . 62 pp. . Presents the 29 species found in the samples taken at the type locality of the Saline Bayou member, Cook Mountain formation (Winn Parish). Describes 2 new genera and 6 new species.
Geological Bulletin No. 41
by C. O. Durham, Jr. . 1964 . 127 pp. plus map pack
Presents detailed mapping of 12 local iron ore districts, with a discussion of the extent, quality and reserves of brown and green ores.
Geological Bulletin No. 42
by L.H. Dixon, 1965, map pack, 124 pp.
Presents results of a regional study, made primarily by electric logs, supporting the concept that major cycles of deposition represent natural divisions of the Cenozoic on the northwestern margin of the gulf basin.
Geological Bulletin No. 43
by M.B. Kumar, 1977, 264 pp.
Part I: Compares computer-generated subsurface maps to conventional maps; both are used to infer the structural evolution of the area.
Part II: Discusses pressure behavior in deep-gas reservoirs having known vs. unknown gas-water contacts.
Geological Bulletin No. 44
by H.V. Andersen, 1992, 227 pp.
Discusses physiography, surface and subsurface geology, and structure of the parish. Includes multicolored geologic map (scale 1:62,500).
Geological Bulletin No. 45
by F.M. Swain and E.G. Anderson, 1993, 150 pp.
Presents a comprehensive regional study of a major formal group in Mesozoic strata of northern coastal areas. Proposes several new stratigraphic names. Describes 40 genera and 87 species from the Cotton Valley and overlying Coahuila. Three supplements are available as Open-file Series nos. 93–01, 93–02, and 93–03. Note: The stratigraphy section of this report constitutes Volume 2 of E.G. Anderson’s Folio Series No. 3, 1979. See Open-file Series No. 93-03 for an addenda.
