What do the colors on the contour map of Cul Mor (849m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Cul Mor (849m)?

The contour map of Cul Mor (849m) uses a 25m contour interval. This means each line represents a 25m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Cul Mor (849m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Cul Mor (849m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 849m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Why does Cul Mor (849m) have elongated ridges?

Cul Mor (849m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.

Cul Mor (849m)

Cul MorはUnited Kingdomに位置し、標高849 mです, Scottish Highlandsの一部, Europe. この山はFold Mountainに分類されます。

標高

849 m

山頂卓越度

— m

座標

58.083611, -5.153889

種別

fold_mountain

標高比較

この山について

Cul Mor (849m) is a fold mountain in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

ルート

Normal Route (Cul Mor) 2

10.00 km · 5.0h

季節コンディション

地形分析

等高線地図

The topographic contour map of Cul Mor (849m) in the Scottish Highlands shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 25m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 100m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 849m summit).

標高プロフィール

The east–west elevation profile of Cul Mor (849m) in the Scottish Highlands shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 849m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.