How to Make a Big Map in Minecraft: A Simple Guide

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Ever wondered how to expand your exploration in Minecraft by making a big map? You’re in the right spot!
Making a big map in Minecraft can seem like a tricky task, but it’s actually quite straightforward once you know the steps. Let’s dive into how you can create a large map to capture your Minecraft adventures.
Quick Steps to Make a Big Map in Minecraft
To start building a big map, you first need a smaller map. You make this by combining a compass with eight pieces of paper on a crafting table. This gives you a basic map to begin with.
Next, you’ll want to upgrade your map to cover more land. To do this, surround your map with eight more pieces of paper on the crafting table. You can repeat this process up to four times, each time making your map bigger and capturing more of your Minecraft world.
Expanding Your Minecraft Adventures
Every time you upgrade your map, it zooms out to include a larger area. This lets you track your explorations and creations on a grand scale. Remember, the more you expand your map, the less detailed each area becomes, so you might want several maps of different sizes depending on what you’re doing.
With your new big map, you won’t just see where you’ve been but plan where you want to go next. Building roads, landmarks, or even a whole city becomes easier when you can see your project’s scale and layout from above.
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