JourneyMap Ore Heatmap

Visualize ore concentrations with color-coded heatmap overlays on JourneyMap. Automatically scans chunks and highlights ore-rich areas.

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About this Mod

JourneyMap Ore Heatmap

Adds ore density heatmap overlays to JourneyMap. See at a glance where ores are concentrated across your world!

Ore Heatmap Screenshot

Features

Heatmap visualization - Chunks colored by ore density: light yellow (low) → orange (medium) → dark red (high)
Automatic scanning - Chunks scanned in the background when loaded, no performance impact
Persistent cache - Ore data saved per-world and persists between sessions
Easy toggle - Press O or click the button in JourneyMap's fullscreen map
Mod support - Uses #c:ores tag to automatically track ores from vanilla and modded content

Usage

Install JourneyMap and this mod
Press O to toggle the heatmap overlay
Explore your world - chunks are scanned automatically
Check the map to find ore-rich areas!

Configuration

Customize in config/journeymap_ore_heatmap-client.toml:

Overlay opacity
Update interval
Custom ore tracking (tags or specific blocks)

Available Versions

JourneyMap Ore Heatmap 1.0.1release

MC 1.21.1neoforge

January 8, 2026

How to Install JourneyMap Ore Heatmap on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "JourneyMap Ore Heatmap". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

JourneyMap Ore Heatmap server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong neoforge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is JourneyMap Ore Heatmap compatible with neoforge?

JourneyMap Ore Heatmap officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with JourneyMap Ore Heatmap – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if JourneyMap Ore Heatmap consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.