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Where to Find Cartography Table in Minecraft

A utility block used to clone, zoom out, and lock maps. Also combines maps with glass panes to lock them.

Overview

Cartography Table is a utility item in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, and in this guide we cover exactly where to find it and the fastest way to get one. The short answer: look in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Cartographer houses). Craft using 4 Planks and 2 Paper. Finding Cartography Table is rated very easy (1/5): it is one of the first things a new survival world can supply, needing no special gear or travel. Practically speaking you will not be searching distant biomes for Cartography Table: it is a craft at a Crafting Table, so this guide focuses on lining up its ingredients and the best moment to make one.

Primary Location

All Overworld biomes (crafting)

Difficulty

Very Easy (1/5)

Version Added

1.14

Stack Size

64

Where to Find Cartography Table

Cartography Table can turn up across All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Cartographer houses), so the search area spans more than one place depending on which method you use. Zoom out maps, clone maps, lock maps with glass panes, and rename maps. Paper is crafted from 3 Sugar Cane. The main non-crafting route is trading with the right villager.

Biomes & Dimensions

  • All Overworld biomes (crafting)
  • Villages (Cartographer houses)

Best Way to Get Cartography Table

The most reliable way to get Cartography Table is to craft it at a Crafting Table from Paper and Oak Planks, because crafting is repeatable and does not depend on luck. Before you can craft it, gather the ingredients: Paper (craft three sugar cane together) and Oak Planks (crafted from any logs). Cartographer villagers sell Explorer Maps that lead to Ocean Monuments and Woodland Mansions. Serves as the job site block for Cartographer villagers. It stacks to 64, so a single mining or crafting session can comfortably bank a chest's worth for later projects. Worth noting on the version side: Added in 1.14 (Village & Pillage). As a utility block, Cartography Table is the sort of thing you place once and use constantly, so most players craft an early one and add more as their base grows.

All Methods

  1. 1Craft using 4 Planks and 2 Paper
  2. 2Found in Cartographer villager houses

Crafting Recipe

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Station: Crafting Table

Tips for Finding Cartography Table

  • Zoom out maps, clone maps, lock maps with glass panes, and rename maps
  • Paper is crafted from 3 Sugar Cane
  • Cartographer villagers sell Explorer Maps that lead to Ocean Monuments and Woodland Mansions
  • Serves as the job site block for Cartographer villagers

Version History

  • Added in 1.14 (Village & Pillage)

Additional Notes

Serves as the Cartographer villager job site block. Locked maps cannot be updated.

Related Items & Guides

Players hunting for Cartography Table often look for Loom, Crafting Table, and Lodestone as well, since they share locations, recipes, or a progression path. For full stats and the crafting grid, the dedicated Cartography Table item page has the complete breakdown.

View the Cartography Table item page

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you find Cartography Table in Minecraft?

Cartography Table is found in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Cartographer houses). Craft using 4 Planks and 2 Paper.

What is the best way to get Cartography Table?

Crafting it at a Crafting Table from Paper and Oak Planks is the most reliable route because it does not rely on luck.

Can you craft Cartography Table?

Yes. Cartography Table is crafted at a Crafting Table using Paper and Oak Planks.

How hard is it to find Cartography Table?

Finding Cartography Table is rated very easy (1 out of 5) — it is one of the first things a new survival world can supply, needing no special gear or travel.

Is there an alternative way to get Cartography Table?

Yes — besides the main method, you can also obtain it by trading with the right villager profession.

When was Cartography Table added to Minecraft?

Cartography Table was added in the 1.14 update and is part of the current 1.21 release.