German Divisional Mapping Detachments

[Jason Petho]

As a cartographer, I'm interested in mapping and maps.

I'm under the impression that Divisions were equipped with mapping detachments.

Does anyone have any information about these? Official Title? Organization? KStN? Anything?

Thank you in advance
Take care and good luck
Jason Petho

[Piet Duits]

Jason,

Each division and also some independent smaller units (Brigaden) had Divisionskartenstellen, by KStN 2076n dated 1.10.43.

The structure was:
1x St.Gr. O, Kartenzeichner, Kartenstelleführer (mit Rad)
3x St.Gr. M, Kartenzeichner
3x St.Gr. M, Lichtpauser und Drucker für Opalograph (1 zugl. Kraftwagenfahrer für Lkw)
1x St.Gr. M, Kraftwagenfahrer für Lkw
2x Lastkraftwagen 4,5t, geschlossen, gl .
1x Anhänger für Maschinensatz 220/65 V 4,5/1, 3 Kw.

In case you wonder what St.Gr. means: it stands for Stellengruppe.
If you want to learn more about that, please take a look at http://chrito.users1.50megs.com/kstn/stellengruppen.htm

HTH,

Piet

[Jason Petho]

Thank you, Piet... I will look.

Truly appreciated!

Take care and good luck
Jason Petho