Arca1n Maps
by playxdmn
Arca1n Maps adds a navigation-style map screen to Minecraft Java Edition, where players search for structures and follow a direction arrow to them.
What it does
Players open the navigation map with G. A search box at the top accepts structure IDs such as minecraft:village, minecraft:stronghold or minecraft:desert_pyramid, and a results list lets the player pick one to set as a destination. Once a target is chosen, a marker appears on the map and a rotating arrow on the HUD points toward it, with distance prompts and turn indications as the player travels. Structure lookup depends on the structure data generated for the world, so a search can take a moment in larger worlds.
The map shows the terrain of loaded chunks around the player, with compass labels and markers for other players and the chosen destination. Unexplored or unloaded areas appear as the chunks load, so the map covers an infinite world. Singleplayer is supported, and either side can run the mod alone, though multiplayer servers gain the operator tools only when it is installed on both.
On multiplayer servers, operators control what the map shows and can click visible player markers to teleport directly to a player. Hidden players cannot be teleported to. The server checks operator permission and validates each teleport, so client-side changes cannot bypass these limits.
Key features
Structure search
Search by structure ID from a box at the top of the map, then clear the search or close the screen with the matching buttons.
Destination tracking
A target marker and a HUD arrow with distance prompts guide the player to the chosen structure.
Nearby terrain map
Loaded terrain around the player is drawn with player markers and labeled compass directions.
Operator map tools
Server operators control map visibility, and can teleport to visible players, with checks that block client-side abuse.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want structure lookup and a direction arrow in survival or adventure worlds, and server owners who want operator-controlled player teleport through the map.
Questions
Does Arca1n Maps need to be installed on the server?
What does Arca1n Maps require to run?
Why does a structure search take time?
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What the author says
Minecraft maps. Minecraft mapsadds a navigation-style map UI to Minecraft Java Edition. Open the map, search for a structure, and follow an on-screen direction arrow with distance prompts to help guide you through the world. minecraft:stronghold minecraft:village_plains minecraft:ancient_city minecraft:mineshaft…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/arca1n-maps
- Owner
- playxdmn
- Published
- 2026-06-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-04
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15
