ActionScript 3.0 :: Create A Mini Map Which I Can Populate With The Contents Of An Array?

Currently I am trying to create a mini map which i can populate with the contents of an array.I can make any size grid with little to no trouble in AS3, for arguments sake I have been trying to get a 4x4 Grid populated.I can even make listeners inside the new class but i cannot figure out a way to give each new MiniMap tile a unique identifier like i would of in AS2 and then assign the current frame to play.I have looked around and tried a few tutorials with no success.I have been using this to create the tiles (inside two for loops to make the grid)

Code:
var MiniMap:MiniMapTile = new MiniMapTile();
addChild(MiniMap);

Here is how i did it in AS2 for anyone Interested.

Code:
_root.MapTile.duplicateMovieClip("Tile" add i, i);

Edit: I have done it the long way :/ made 12 separate objects. Incredibly convoluted.