What do the colors on the contour map of Dhaulagiri II (7751m) 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 Dhaulagiri II (7751m)?

The contour map of Dhaulagiri II (7751m) 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 Dhaulagiri II (7751m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Dhaulagiri II (7751m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 7,751m. 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.

What is the snow line on Dhaulagiri II (7751m)?

At Dhaulagiri II (7751m)'s latitude (29°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 4,500m. Since Dhaulagiri II (7751m) reaches 7,751m, about 3,251m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.

Why does Dhaulagiri II (7751m) have elongated ridges?

Dhaulagiri II (7751m) 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.

Dhaulagiri II (7751m)

Dhaulagiri II stands at 7751 meters in Nepal, part of the Himalayas, Asia. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Dhaulagiri II is the highest of the satellite peaks surrounding Dhaulagiri I in north-central Nepal, reaching 7,751 metres along the rugged Dhaulagiri Himal. Though overshadowed by its 8,000-metre parent, it is a formidable mountain on its own terms, guarded by steep ridges and a maze of glaciers. First climbed in 1971, it is a Himalayan fold peak lifted by the India–Asia collision. The site classifies it grade 5, its most severe tier, reflecting sustained difficulty at altitude. Its ascents are infrequent, and it is seldom sought except by climbers drawn to explore the wider Dhaulagiri group of summits.

Elevation

7751 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

28.766667, 83.383333

Type

fold_mountain

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About This Mountain

Dhaulagiri II (7751m) is a fold mountain in the Himalayas, Nepal. Grade 5/5: extreme expedition where supplemental oxygen is typically required. Formed by tectonic compression, it displays layered rock strata typical of fold ranges.

Routes

Northeast Ridge (Dhaulagiri II) 5

35.00 km · 456.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Dhaulagiri II (7751m) in the Himalayas shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. 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 7,751m summit). Above 4,500m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Dhaulagiri II (7751m) in the Himalayas shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 7,751m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 4,500m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.