


It is unknown what happened to the map after the battle of Calypso's maelstrom. The map was known to be completed around when James Norrington presented the heart of Davy Jones to Beckett. The completion of the map was still in progress with William Turner's meeting with Beckett, Elizabeth Swann's visit to Beckett, and when Beckett took Weatherby Swann's freedom by employing him while telling him the whereabouts of Elizabeth. As ships bring in reports of the growing power of the East India Trading Company and new discoveries, the artisan paints in the blank portions of the map, adding new ports, countries, and towns. He employs the artisan to paint the map in Beckett's office.

Shortly after Lord Cutler Beckett's arrival and takeover of Port Royal, he wanted his plans to be updated constantly. Jack must find his place in the New World or perish." ― Cutler Beckett to William Turner
