I have tried just about everything I can think of and my maps are always 0/4 or 1/4 I need a 3/4 or 4/4 map that's larger. The only way I have gotten them is to spawn in with them and have a starting map thing I need it for an older map and I cant change the world settings like bonus chest and starting map.
How do I get a level 3 locator map?
Best Answer
You simply need to surround an existing locator map with paper at a crafting table. Or simply, 8 paper and a locator map.
EDIT:
To make a locator map:
To zoom it out: