Map Improvements Mod (1.21.1, 1.20.1) – Read Clear Terrain Contours

Map Improvements Mod overhauls standard Minecraft maps with true-color details and realistic terrain shading. The mod replaces flat pixel art with textured surfaces showing clear tree outlines and visible water depths. You can switch between surface view and cave layers to inspect underground tunnels. It turns basic paper items into clear cartography tools for your adventures.

Features:

• Renders small textures for every block to show real shapes, edges, and materials.
• Adds realistic sun-aware slope shading and smooth biome color transitions.
• Displays visible water depths so you can see river and lake beds clearly.
• Adds an underground cave layer that shows reachable paths using true line of sight.
• Lets you place custom map markers with unique icons, labels, and colors.
• Supports higher map resolutions up to 512×512 cells per map.
• Includes settings to adjust the map reveal radius and block render rules.
• Works on multiplayer servers when installed on the server side.

How to Use:

1. Hold a filled map in your hand to view detailed textures and terrain shading.
2. Switch map layers to inspect cave networks beneath the ground level.
3. Place custom markers on points of interest to mark important landmarks.
4. Adjust the render distance and reveal settings in the mod config.

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