What do the colors on the contour map of Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) 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 Picacho (Panama) (978m)?

The contour map of Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) 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 Picacho (Panama) (978m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 978m. 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 Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) have elongated ridges?

Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) 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.

Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m)

Cerro Picacho (Panama) stands at 978 meters in Panama, North America. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

978 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

9.136944, -79.681944

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) is a fold mountain in Panama. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Normal Route (Cerro Picacho (Panama)) 2

6.00 km · 3.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) 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 978m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Cerro Picacho (Panama) (978m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 978m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.