What do the colors on the contour map of Charles Mound (376m) 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 Charles Mound (376m)?

The contour map of Charles Mound (376m) 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 Charles Mound (376m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Charles Mound (376m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 376m. 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.

Charles Mound (376m)

Charles Mound stands at 376 meters in United States, North America. This peak is classified as a dome.

Elevation

376 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

42.503611, -90.240556

Type

dome

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Charles Mound (376m) is a dome mountain in United States. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A notable American peak offering diverse terrain from desert approaches to alpine summits depending on season.

Routes

Normal Route (Charles Mound) 1

4.00 km · 0.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Charles Mound (376m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 376m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Charles Mound (376m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 376m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.