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

In the Layers panel, click your layer. Its settings panel opens on the right with the Style tab selected. Zoom Visibility is at the top of this tab. The marker above the scale shows the current zoom level of the map.

2

Set your range by dragging the handles on the scale or manually entering the minimum and maximum values in the fields below it.

Best practices

Detailed features (Buildings, POIsGlossaryPoint of Interest (POI)A specific location that matters in an analysis. In accessibility work, usually a place of everyday need: a supermarket, a school, a doctor, a pharmacy.Read more ↗): 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.