from its inception, the outpost included in its staff a map intelligence analyst. the analyst selected and recommended all the maps for map packets in the prefectural project, procured and maintained on a catalogue basis all important maps covering the far east and provided maps for cartographers making maps for the prefectural project. the collection was estimated at approximately 30,000 sheets and this represented virtually the heart of all map activity at casa. not only did the analyst provide maps, but he also prepared written articles, met with discussion groups and served as an expert consultant to casa groups on all map matters. for example, in arriving at a decision as to what maps were to be included in kits for military government officers, the primary selection was made by the map intelligence analyst. the casa map instruction program was revised with his assistance. requests made upon the outpost for service averaged upward of 300 each month and there was at all times a large number of maps in circulation. requests originated largely from the training division (s-3) and the planning and research division (s-5), but oss also provided, maps required for a variety of purposes, from supplying maps for the map-room operated by s-2 to meeting occasional requests from fort ord. maps provided, covered a wide range in scales topics subject and purpose. although oss came as a consultant and therefore could not attempt to supply maps in quantity, help was given casa in obtaining maps through the army map service, and the development of a map function by the casa library was accomplished with the help of oss.