Viall’s Crossing Signage

Jun 1, 2022

1 min read

Updated: Sep 16

Connecting a Preserve Trail to the Larger Westport Community

Overview

Champlain Area Trails wanted visitors at Viall's Crossing to understand both the local trail system and its relationship to nearby Westport and the broader CATS network. Green Goat Maps developed a trailhead kiosk, custom trail map, regional orientation map, interpretive content, and alternate map versions for additional uses.

A brochure about Viall's Crossing, a historic property protected by Champlain Area Trails (CATS). The left panel highlights its historical significance, conservation efforts, and role in the Split Rock Wildway wildlife corridor. The center features a map of trails, including Viall’s Crossing Trail and Harold’s Oak Grove Trail, with detailed routes and descriptions. The right panel provides visitor guidelines, emphasizing activities like hiking and wildlife observation, and acknowledges the traditional Kanienkehà:ka/Mohawk Nation territory.

Scope of Work

Green Goat Maps was contracted to create a trail map from CATS GIS data, develop historical and interpretive content, add a regional locator showing connections to Westport, prepare an alternative map scale for brochure and web applications, and coordinate production of a durable DiBond panel.

Key Deliverables

The finished 24 × 34-inch sign combines local navigation and regional context. A second map format extends the value of the cartographic work beyond the kiosk itself.

Challenges & Solutions

Many trailhead maps show the trail but not how it relates to the community around it. Green Goat Maps used an inset and alternate-scale mapping to help visitors understand Viall's Crossing as part of a larger recreation and community network.

Results & Client Value

CATS gained a durable trailhead resource that supports trail navigation while making the connection to Westport more visible—extending the value of the project beyond the preserve boundary.

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Want a trail map that helps visitors connect your preserve with nearby communities, businesses, or other trails? Green Goat Maps can show both the site and the bigger picture.