Empty map minecraft

Maps are one of the most important items in Minecraft, helping players navigate the vast, randomly generated worlds without getting lost. Crafting a map is a simple process, but one that requires gathering the right materials first.

This guide covers everything you need to know about making maps in Minecraft, from the basic recipe to using and upgrading them.

Crafting a Map in Minecraft

To craft a map, you'll need the following ingredients:

• 8 Paper
• 1 Compass (not required for Bedrock Edition)

Paper is made by placing 3 sugar cane in a row on a crafting table.

Sugar cane is commonly found near water in swamp and desert biomes.

For the compass, you'll need 4 iron ingots and 1 Redstone dust.

How to make map in minecraft cartography table

Mine iron ore with a stone pickaxe or better, then smelt it in a furnace to get ingots. Redstone is found deep underground, often near lava. Craft a compass by placing the Redstone dust in the center square, surrounded by 4 iron ingots.

Once you have your materials, follow these steps to make a map:

1. Open a crafting table to
   minecraft locator map crafting recipe
   paper mc crafting recipe