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	[[File:Map18zooms.png\|thumb\|200px\|The map grid at different zoom levels]]		[[File:Map18zooms.png\|thumb\|200px\|The map grid at different zoom levels]]

	The map does ''not'' center on the player when created; rather, the world is broken up into large invisible grid squares, and the map displays the area of whichever grid square it was in when it was first used. For example, if a player uses a new map in a certain grid square, then moves a distance away and uses another fresh map within the same grid square, both maps still have the exact same boundary. To make a map with different bounds than the first one, the player would have to move outside of the edges of the first map to enter a new grid square. This way, no two maps of the same size can ever partially overlap. However, by externally editing a map's NBT file, the center coordinate of a map ''can'' be changed to ~~aribitrary~~ X and Z integer coordinates, and it will work correctly. So, technically, this restriction on possible center positions only applies to map ''creation''.		The map does ''not'' center on the player when created; rather, the world is broken up into large invisible grid squares, and the map displays the area of whichever grid square it was in when it was first used. For example, if a player uses a new map in a certain grid square, then moves a distance away and uses another fresh map within the same grid square, both maps still have the exact same boundary. To make a map with different bounds than the first one, the player would have to move outside of the edges of the first map to enter a new grid square. This way, no two maps of the same size can ever partially overlap. However, by externally editing a map's NBT file, the center coordinate of a map ''can'' be changed to arbitrary X and Z integer coordinates, and it will work correctly. So, technically, this restriction on possible center positions only applies to map ''creation''.

	To record the world on a map, that specific map must be held in either of the player's hands while the player moves around the world. The map records terrain within a 64 block radius (4 chunks) from a player in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] or [[Minecraft:the End]], or 32 blocks in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. The map only records the surface even if the player is underground. The world is recorded as-is during exploration, meaning that if the world is modified, a player must revisit the area while holding the map to update the map.		To record the world on a map, that specific map must be held in either of the player's hands while the player moves around the world. The map records terrain within a 64 block radius (4 chunks) from a player in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] or [[Minecraft:the End]], or 32 blocks in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]. The map only records the surface even if the player is underground. The world is recorded as-is during exploration, meaning that if the world is modified, a player must revisit the area while holding the map to update the map.
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	{{dvt\|spritetype=item\|sprite=jungle-explorer-map-be\|Jungle Explorer Map}}		{{dvt\|spritetype=item\|sprite=jungle-explorer-map-be\|Jungle Explorer Map}}
	{{dvt\|spritetype=item\|sprite=swamp-explorer-map-be\|Swamp Explorer Map}}		{{dvt\|spritetype=item\|sprite=swamp-explorer-map-be\|Swamp Explorer Map}}
	{{dvt\|spritetype=item\|sprite=trial-explorer-map-be\|Trial Explorer Map\|foot=1}}<section end="metadata"/>		{{dvt\|spritetype=item\|sprite=trial-explorer-map-be\|Trial Explorer Map\|foot=1}}<section end="metadata" />

	=== Item data ===		=== Item data ===
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	* {{ItemLink\|Clock}}		* {{ItemLink\|Clock}}
	* [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Navigation\|Navigation]]		* [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Navigation\|Navigation]]
			* [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Mapping\|Mapping]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Empty maps can now be found in chests in [[Minecraft:village]] cartographer houses.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Empty maps can now be found in chests in [[Minecraft:village]] cartographer houses.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w02a\|Maps can now be cloned and zoomed out (extended) by using a [[Minecraft:cartography table]].		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w02a\|Maps can now be cloned and zoomed out (extended) by using a [[Minecraft:cartography table]].
	\|Maps can now be locked by using a [[Minecraft:glass pane]] with a cartography table.		\|Maps can now be locked by using a [[Minecraft:glass pane]] with a cartography table.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w06a\|Map making is now silent again.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w06a\|Map making is now silent again.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w11a\|Cartographer villagers now sell empty maps for 7 emeralds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w11a\|Cartographer villagers now sell empty maps for 7 emeralds.}}
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	* Maps {{in\|console}} always show the player's current coordinates at the player's eye level, as a substitute for the optional [[Minecraft:Coordinates\|coordinate display]] in other editions.		* Maps {{in\|console}} always show the player's current coordinates at the player's eye level, as a substitute for the optional [[Minecraft:Coordinates\|coordinate display]] in other editions.
	* A map cannot be created {{in\|3ds}}. Instead, the map is always displayed on the bottom screen along with the coordinates. Biome colors do not appear on maps.		* A map cannot be created {{in\|3ds}}. Instead, the map is always displayed on the bottom screen along with the coordinates. Biome colors do not appear on maps.
	* {{IN\|je}}, player pointer rotation in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] is determined by in-game daytime. You could set {{cmd\|gamerule doDaylightCycle false}} to freeze it and adjust the angle by changing time, e.g. {{cmd\|/time add 1}}

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	2x2 Map Item Frames - Zoom 4 Zoom 2.jpg\|Two ~~2x2~~ [[Minecraft:item frame\|item frames]] displaying maps, each showing the same center point (-64, -64) at two different zoom levels: 2 and 4.		2x2 Map Item Frames - Zoom 4 Zoom 2.jpg\|Two 2×2 [[Minecraft:item frame\|item frames]] displaying maps, each showing the same center point (-64, -64) at two different zoom levels: 2 and 4.
	MapRotation.png\|Having a map in hand does not stop the ability to see ahead.		MapRotation.png\|Having a map in hand does not stop the ability to see ahead.
	Mcmap4.png\|Nearly fully explored map.		Mcmap4.png\|Nearly fully explored map.

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	These markers work only on clones of the same map. Other maps of the same area do not show the existing markers that the player(s) had placed.		These markers work only on clones of the same map. Other maps of the same area do not show the existing markers that the player(s) had placed.

	The size of the item frame expands when displaying a map. This allows for combining multiple maps side-by-side to create a much larger map display that visually appears to be one continuous map. For example, a player could display four maps in a ~~2x2~~ grid on a wall; if each map is zoom level 2, the total area displayed would be 1024×1024 blocks (the same as a zoom level 3 map) but with a scaling ratio of 1:4 (the same as a zoom level 2 map), depicting much more detail than a zoom level 3 map.		The size of the item frame expands when displaying a map. This allows for combining multiple maps side-by-side to create a much larger map display that visually appears to be one continuous map. For example, a player could display four maps in a 2×2 grid on a wall; if each map is zoom level 2, the total area displayed would be 1024×1024 blocks (the same as a zoom level 3 map) but with a scaling ratio of 1:4 (the same as a zoom level 2 map), depicting much more detail than a zoom level 3 map.

	Unexplored areas of a framed map are transparent, making the item frame visible.		Unexplored areas of a framed map are transparent, making the item frame visible.

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	File:Geography Terms.jpeg\|A stylized map of different physical geography, based off a meme.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.trendenterprises.com/products/t38118\|title=Geography Terms Learning Chart\|website=TREND enterprises, Inc.\|date=2003}}</ref><ref>{{Tweet\|AMAZlNGNATURE\|1970596368579199106\|Here is a visual of every major geography term}}</ref>		File:Geography Terms.jpeg\|A stylized map of different physical geography, based off a meme.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.trendenterprises.com/products/t38118\|title=Geography Terms Learning Chart\|website=TREND enterprises, Inc.\|date=2003}}</ref><ref>{{Tweet\|AMAZlNGNATURE\|1970596368579199106\|Here is a visual of every major geography term}}</ref>
	File:Cow and map.jpeg\|A [[Minecraft:cow]] holding a map.		File:Cow and map.jpeg\|A [[Minecraft:cow]] holding a map.
			File:Midoff promo 2.jpg\|A map in a promo for [[Minecraft:The Mid-Offs Live]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Explorer Map]]		* {{ItemLink\|Explorer Map}}
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Clock]]		* {{ItemLink\|Clock}}
	* [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Navigation\|Navigation]]		* [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Navigation\|Navigation]]

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	{{exclusive\|java\|section=1}}		{{exclusive\|java\|section=1}}
	[[File:Banner marked map.png\|thumb\|150px\|All banners marked on a map, alongside a named banner.]]		[[File:Banner marked map.png\|thumb\|150px\|All banners marked on a map, alongside a named banner.]]
	{{IN\|java}}, the player can also mark spots on a map by {{control\|using}} a map on a placed-down [[Minecraft:banner]]. The mark takes the color of whatever the base color is for the banner, and if the banner was given a name using an [[Minecraft:anvil]], the mark shows that name. Banner marks on a map are always oriented with their top facing north, regardless of the banner's actual orientation. If the banner is destroyed, the mark of the banner remains at first, but if the player gets closer to where the banner previously was, it disappears as the area is updated on the map~~. However the banner marker doesn't work on map of level 3 and above~~.		{{IN\|java}}, the player can also mark spots on a map by {{control\|using}} a map on a placed-down [[Minecraft:banner]]. The mark takes the color of whatever the base color is for the banner, and if the banner was given a name using an [[Minecraft:anvil]], the mark shows that name. Banner marks on a map are always oriented with their top facing north, regardless of the banner's actual orientation. If the banner is destroyed, the mark of the banner remains at first, but if the player gets closer to where the banner previously was, it disappears as the area is updated on the map.

	=== Locking ===		=== Locking ===

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Empty maps can now be found in chests in [[Minecraft:village]] cartographer houses.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Empty maps can now be found in chests in [[Minecraft:village]] cartographer houses.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w02a\|Maps can now be cloned and zoomed out (extended) by using a [[Minecraft:cartography table]].		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w02a\|Maps can now be cloned and zoomed out (extended) by using a [[Minecraft:cartography table]].
	\|Maps can now be locked by using a [[Minecraft:glass pane]] with a cartography table.		\|Maps can now be locked by using a [[Minecraft:glass pane]] with a cartography table.}}
	}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w06a\|Map making is now silent again.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w06a\|Map making is now silent again.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w11a\|Cartographer villagers now sell empty maps for 7 emeralds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w11a\|Cartographer villagers now sell empty maps for 7 emeralds.}}
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	* Maps {{in\|console}} always show the player's current coordinates at the player's eye level, as a substitute for the optional [[Minecraft:Coordinates\|coordinate display]] in other editions.		* Maps {{in\|console}} always show the player's current coordinates at the player's eye level, as a substitute for the optional [[Minecraft:Coordinates\|coordinate display]] in other editions.
	* A map cannot be created {{in\|3ds}}. Instead, the map is always displayed on the bottom screen along with the coordinates. Biome colors do not appear on maps.		* A map cannot be created {{in\|3ds}}. Instead, the map is always displayed on the bottom screen along with the coordinates. Biome colors do not appear on maps.
	* {{IN\|je}}, player pointer rotation in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] is determined by in-game daytime. You could set {{cmd\|gamerule doDaylightCycle false}} to freeze it and adjust the angle by changing time, e.g. {{cmd\|/time add 1}}

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	=== Banner markers ===		=== Banner markers ===
	{{exclusive\|java\|section=1}}		{{exclusive\|java\|section=1}}
	[[File:Banner marked map.png\|thumb\|150px\|All banners marked on a map, alongside a named banner.]]		[[File:Banner marked map.png\|thumb\|150px\|All banners marked on a map, alongside a named banner]]
	{{IN\|java}}, the player can also mark spots on a map by {{control\|using}} a map on a placed-down [[Minecraft:banner]]. The mark takes the color of whatever the base color is for the banner, and if the banner was given a name using an [[Minecraft:anvil]], the mark shows that name. Banner marks on a map are always oriented with their top facing north, regardless of the banner's actual orientation. If the banner is destroyed, the mark of the banner remains at first, but if the player gets closer to where the banner previously was, it disappears as the area is updated on the map.		{{IN\|java}}, the player can also mark spots on a map by {{control\|using}} a map on a placed-down [[Minecraft:banner]]. The mark takes the color of whatever the base color is for the banner, and if the banner was given a name using an [[Minecraft:anvil]], the mark shows that name. Banner marks on a map are always oriented with their top facing north, regardless of the banner's actual orientation. If the banner is destroyed, the mark of the banner remains at first, but if the player gets closer to where the banner previously was, it disappears as the area is updated on the map.

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	=== Renders ===		=== Renders ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Complete Map.png\|A completely explored map.		Complete Map.png\|A completely explored map
	Partly filled treasure map.png\|Partly filled treasure map with an odd area at the bottom left.		Partly filled treasure map.png\|Partly filled treasure map with an odd area at the bottom left
	Partly filled ocean explorer map.png\|Partly filled ocean explorer map.		Partly filled ocean explorer map.png\|Partly filled ocean explorer map
	Minecraft maps 3by3.png\|A collection of 9 connected full maps.		Minecraft maps 3by3.png\|A collection of 9 connected full maps
	Full Map.png\|A combination of 25 maps pasted together as one map.		Full Map.png\|A combination of 25 maps pasted together as one map
	Map wall BE.png\|A map wall, showing large areas of biome colors for each biome.		Map wall BE.png\|A map wall, showing large areas of biome colors for each biome
	Endmap.png\|A map in the End.		Endmap.png\|A map in the End
	</gallery>		</gallery>
	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	2x2 Map Item Frames - Zoom 4 Zoom 2.jpg\|Two 2×2 [[Minecraft:item frame\|item frames]] displaying maps, each showing the same center point (-64, -64) at two different zoom levels: 2 and 4.		2x2 Map Item Frames - Zoom 4 Zoom 2.jpg\|Two 2×2 [[Minecraft:item frame\|item frames]] displaying maps, each showing the same center point (-64, -64) at two different zoom levels: 2 and 4
	MapRotation.png\|Having a map in hand does not stop the ability to see ahead.		MapRotation.png\|Having a map in hand does not stop the ability to see ahead.
	Mcmap4.png\|Nearly fully explored map.		Mcmap4.png\|Nearly fully explored map
	MapOfVillage.png\|A village and how it is represented on a map.		MapOfVillage.png\|A village and how it is represented on a map
	Pumpkin map.png\|A map containing a custom image made by placing a large number of blocks.		Pumpkin map.png\|A map containing a custom image made by placing a large number of blocks
	Mycelium Map.png\|A map view of a mushroom biome, showing that mycelium appears purple on a map.		Mycelium Map.png\|A map view of a mushroom biome, showing that mycelium appears purple on a map
	MiniMap.png\|Maps held in the off-hand or in either hand while [[Minecraft:dual wielding]] appear as mini-maps.		MiniMap.png\|Maps held in the off-hand or in either hand while [[Minecraft:dual wielding]] appear as mini-maps.
	Nethermap.png\|A map in [[Minecraft:the Nether]].		Nethermap.png\|A map in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]
	Maponnether.png\|A map in the Nether; the arrow turns around itself, like in [[Minecraft:compass]].		Maponnether.png\|A map in the Nether; the arrow turns around itself, like in [[Minecraft:compass]].

	Structure Map Collection.png\|Multiple maps in item frames. Notice a [[Minecraft:village]], two [[Minecraft:desert pyramid]]s and a lava lake.		Structure Map Collection.png\|Multiple maps in item frames. Notice a [[Minecraft:village]], two [[Minecraft:desert pyramid]]s and a lava lake.
	Map's in item frames.png\|Maps can be placed into [[Minecraft:item frame]]s so they can be viewed together.		Map's in item frames.png\|Maps can be placed into [[Minecraft:item frame]]s so they can be viewed together.
	Comparing Maps.png\|The comparison between 3 zooms of maps.		Comparing Maps.png\|The comparison between 3 zooms of maps
	SuperflatMap.png\|A map in a [[Minecraft:Superflat]] world, with some [[Minecraft:village]]s.		SuperflatMap.png\|A map in a [[Minecraft:Superflat]] world, with some [[Minecraft:village]]s
	MapWallWithMarkers.png\|A 3×3 map wall with banner markers.		MapWallWithMarkers.png\|A 3×3 map wall with banner markers
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Mojang images ===		=== Mojang images ===
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	File:MapItem1.png\|A fully zoomed map.		File:MapItem1.png\|A fully zoomed map
	File:MapItem2.png\|Demonstration of maps not obstructing the player's view when looking forward.		File:MapItem2.png\|Demonstration of maps not obstructing the player's view when looking forward
	File:MapItem3.png\|A world being recorded onto a map.		File:MapItem3.png\|A world being recorded onto a map
	File:Map screenshot PC Gamer.png\|Screenshot of a map in early development.		File:Map screenshot PC Gamer.png\|Screenshot of a map in early development
	File:Map Stained Glass 1.png\|Stained glasses' appearances on maps before and after 1.13.		File:Map Stained Glass 1.png\|Stained glasses' appearances on maps before and after 1.13
	File:Map Stained Glass 2.png\|Ditto.		File:Map Stained Glass 2.png\|Ditto
	File:Map Various Blocks 1.png\|Various blocks' appearances on maps before and after 1.13.		File:Map Various Blocks 1.png\|Various blocks' appearances on maps before and after 1.13
	File:Map Various Blocks 2.png\|Ditto.		File:Map Various Blocks 2.png\|Ditto
	File:Better Together Map.jpg\|Holding a map in the offhand in ''Bedrock Edition''.		File:Better Together Map.jpg\|Holding a map in the offhand in ''Bedrock Edition''
	File:Better Together Map Icon.jpg\|Holding a map in both hands in ''Bedrock Edition''.		File:Better Together Map Icon.jpg\|Holding a map in both hands in ''Bedrock Edition''
	File:Jeb End Map.png\|The first image of a map in [[Minecraft:the End]].		File:Jeb End Map.png\|The first image of a map in [[Minecraft:the End]]
	File:HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA.png\|He-Man map art.		File:HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA.png\|He-Man map art
	File:Map Player Icons 1.png\|First image of player icons on maps.		File:Map Player Icons 1.png\|First image of player icons on maps
	File:Map Player Icons 2.png\|Second image of player icons on maps.		File:Map Player Icons 2.png\|Second image of player icons on maps
	File:Way to the desert.jpeg		File:Way to the desert.jpeg
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	File:MapZooms.png\|A diagram showing how maps zoomed out before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8]]. Notice how the larger maps have borders made of half and quarter small maps.		File:MapZooms.png\|A diagram showing how maps zoomed out before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.8]]. Notice how the larger maps have borders made of half and quarter small maps.
	File:Map18zooms.png\|From 1.8, zoomed maps are aligned to this grid exactly.		File:Map18zooms.png\|From 1.8, zoomed maps are aligned to this grid exactly.
	File:AYIB Filled.jpeg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] placing a map of a [[Minecraft:pale garden]].		File:AYIB Filled.jpeg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] placing a map of a [[Minecraft:pale garden]]
	File:AYIB Discover.jpeg\|[[Minecraft:Kai]] holding a trial chamber map.		File:AYIB Discover.jpeg\|[[Minecraft:Kai]] holding a trial chamber map
	File:Geography Terms.jpeg\|A stylized map of different physical geography, based off a meme.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.trendenterprises.com/products/t38118\|title=Geography Terms Learning Chart\|website=TREND enterprises, Inc.\|date=2003}}</ref><ref>{{Tweet\|AMAZlNGNATURE\|1970596368579199106\|Here is a visual of every major geography term}}</ref>		File:Geography Terms.jpeg\|A stylized map of different physical geography, based off a meme<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://www.trendenterprises.com/products/t38118\|title=Geography Terms Learning Chart\|website=TREND enterprises, Inc.\|date=2003}}</ref><ref>{{Tweet\|AMAZlNGNATURE\|1970596368579199106\|Here is a visual of every major geography term}}</ref>
	File:Cow and map.jpeg\|A [[Minecraft:cow]] holding a map.		File:Cow and map.jpeg\|A [[Minecraft:cow]] holding a map
	File:Midoff promo 2.jpg\|A map in a promo for [[Minecraft:The Mid-Offs Live]]		File:Midoff promo 2.jpg\|A map in a promo for [[Minecraft:The Mid-Offs Live]]
			File:Jungle Cartographer, Panda, and Map action figure.jpg\|A map featured as an accessory in action figures of the cartographer and panda
			File:Jungle Cartographer, Panda, and Map action figure (unboxed).jpg\|The same figures, but unboxed
			File:Spyglass, Steve, and Map action figure.png\|A map featured as an accessory in a bundle with a spyglass and a Steve action figure
	</gallery>		</gallery>