Better Structures Maps
by ORte
Better Structures Maps is a Fabric client-side mod that marks nearby structures on in-game maps with their exact block distance.
What it does
Once installed, the map shows distance labels for generated structures such as woodland mansions, ocean monuments, villages, trial chambers, jungle temples, swamp huts and treasure locations. The labels are drawn as a text overlay and refresh as the player moves, so the distance to each structure stays current. Only the client needs the mod, so a server can run without it and players join without any change on their side.
The mod is built for Fabric and targets 1.21.8. Its release is version 0.1, published on 2025-11-09 under the MIT License. It is not open source. Cloth Config API and Mod Menu are required, and the settings screen opens from Mod Menu, where the player can adjust how the overlay looks and which structures appear.
Key features
Exact block distances
Structures on the map are labeled with their precise distance in blocks from the player's current position.
Structure coverage
Marked on the map are woodland mansions, ocean monuments, the village types found in desert, plains, savanna and snowy taiga biomes, trial chambers, jungle temples and swamp huts.
Automatic updates
Distances update as the player moves, so the overlay does not require a manual refresh.
Readable text overlay
The overlay is a plain text layer drawn on the map, kept small so it does not cover the terrain.
Settings in Mod Menu
Display options can be changed from the Mod Menu entry for the mod without editing files.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Finding a structure
A player searching for a mansion or monument can read how far it is directly on the map instead of walking toward an unknown point.
Exploring a new world
Distance labels help a player plan a route between villages and other generated structures.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric 1.21.8 who use in-game maps and want structure distances shown without server changes.
How it compares
MaxMap is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License and is open source, so it targets a later version than Better Structures Maps. Treasure Map Coordinates is also client-side only on Fabric, open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and covers 1.21.5 – 26.2. Adventure Map Developer is client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, for 1.20.4 – 1.21.4.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Structures Maps | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-11-09 |
| MaxMap | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-16 |
| Treasure Map Coordinates | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-11 |
| Adventure Map Developer | Fabric | 1.20.4 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-03 |
Questions
Does Better Structures Maps need Cloth Config API?
Does a server need Better Structures Maps?
Which game version does the mod support?
In the catalog
Better Structures Maps is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
Better Map is a small client-side Fabric mod that makes your in-game maps smarter. It shows real-time distance to nearby structures right on the map — so you’ll always know how far you are from that Woodland Mansion or Ocean Monument!
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-structures-map
- Owner
- ORte
- Published
- 2025-11-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15