What do the colors on the contour map of Cofre de Perote (4282m) 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 Cofre de Perote (4282m)?

The contour map of Cofre de Perote (4282m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Cofre de Perote (4282m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Cofre de Perote (4282m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 4,282m. 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.

Cofre de Perote (4282m)

Cofre de Perote stands at 4282 meters in Mexico, part of the Sierra Madre, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

4282 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

19.490556, -97.155556

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Cofre de Perote (4282m) is a volcanic peak in the Sierra Madre, Mexico. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Mexican stratovolcano visible from major cities, with a classic cone and seasonal climbing conditions.

Routes

Normal Route (Cofre de Perote) 2

12.00 km · 4.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Cofre de Perote (4282m) in the Sierra Madre shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 4,282m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Cofre de Perote (4282m) in the Sierra Madre shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 4,282m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.