Analyzing village economy in Tegal Regency, this paper demonstrates village economic mapping that is used as a new economic tool. It suggests the policymakers in the Indonesian government and Tegal Regency government formulate the right public policies for economic optimization. In order to realize local potential optimization, Tegal Regency needs initial mapping to find out the economic potential of its village with the support of community empowerment. This research aims to identify the specific economic potential of villages in Tegal Regency. The study is also using spatial analysis. The results of the study showed village economic mapping can be an initial step of economic optimization for many sectors and how it can be a new paradigm of public policy for local government in Indonesia.