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How to Craft Map in Minecraft

A Map records the terrain around you when activated. Hold it and walk around to fill in unexplored areas.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
PaperPaper
PaperPaper
PaperPaper
PaperPaper
CompassCompass
PaperPaper
PaperPaper
PaperPaper
PaperPaper
MapMapMap

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Paper8Craft from sugar cane
Compass1Craft from iron ingots and redstone

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Paper in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 1, column 3; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 3; row 3, column 1; row 3, column 2; row 3, column 3.
  4. Place Compass in: row 2, column 2.
  5. Collect your Map from the output slot.

Uses for Map

  • Mapping explored terrain
  • Navigation

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Map on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Map?
You need 8 Paper, 1 Compass. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Map does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Map per craft.
What is Map used for?
Mapping explored terrain. Navigation.
What version of Minecraft added Map?
Map was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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