What do the colors on the contour map of Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) 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 Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m)?

The contour map of Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) 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 Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 514m. 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.

Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m)

Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) stands at 514 meters in Uruguay, South America. This peak is classified as a dome.

Elevation

514 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-34.451944, -55.663056

Type

dome

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) is a dome mountain in Uruguay. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Normal Route (Cerro Catedral (Uruguay)) 1

4.00 km · 1.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 514m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Cerro Catedral (Uruguay) (514m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 514m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.