Zoom visibility

The Zoom visibility feature controls the zoom range at which each layer appears on your map. This helps you display the most relevant data at different zoom levels and optimize map performance.

Understanding zoom levels

GOAT uses zoom levels from 0 (world view) to 22 (street-level detail):

Zoom Level	Typical use case
0-8	Global to regional context
9-14	City to neighborhood analysis
15-22	Street-level details

Default settings

All layers are visible across zoom levels 1-22 unless configured otherwise.

How to set zoom visibility

1

Select your layer and navigate to Layer design and find the Zoom visibility section

2

Set your range by dragging the handles on the scale or manually entering values.

Best practices

Detailed features (Buildings, POIs): Use higher zoom levels (14-22) to prevent clutter.

Regional data (Demographics, Boundaries): Use intermediate levels (8-16) for context.

Background layers (Roads, Water): Use full range (1-22) for consistent reference.

Summary data (Heat maps, Aggregated): Use lower levels (1-14) for overview.

Pro Tip

Test your settings by zooming in and out to see how layers appear at different scales.

Related features

Explore other Layer styling options and combine with Filters for advanced data presentation.