What do the colors on the contour map of Catbells (451m) 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 Catbells (451m)?

The contour map of Catbells (451m) uses a 10m contour interval. This means each line represents a 10m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Catbells (451m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Catbells (451m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 451m. 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 Catbells (451m) have elongated ridges?

Catbells (451m) 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.

Catbells (451m)

Catbells stands at 451 meters in United Kingdom, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

451 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

54.570278, -3.168056

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Catbells (451m) is a fold mountain in United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. Formed by tectonic compression, it displays layered rock strata typical of fold ranges. Clear trails and gentle slopes attract hikers of all experience levels.

Routes

Catbells Ridge Walk (Catbells) 1

5.00 km · 2.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Catbells (451m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 10m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 50m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 451m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Catbells (451m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 451m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.