What do the colors on the contour map of Monte Amiata (1738m) 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 Monte Amiata (1738m)?

The contour map of Monte Amiata (1738m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Monte Amiata (1738m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Monte Amiata (1738m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,738m. 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.

Monte Amiata (1738m)

Monte AmiataはItalyに位置し、標高1738 mです, Apenninesの一部, Europe. この山はvolcanoに分類されます。

標高

1738 m

山頂卓越度

— m

座標

42.889444, 11.622500

種別

volcano

標高比較

この山について

Monte Amiata (1738m) is a volcanic peak in the Apennines, Italy. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

ルート

Normal Route (Monte Amiata) 1

8.00 km · 3.0h

季節コンディション

地形分析

等高線地図

The topographic contour map of Monte Amiata (1738m) in the Apennines shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 1,738m summit).

標高プロフィール

The east–west elevation profile of Monte Amiata (1738m) in the Apennines shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,738m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.