What do the colors on the contour map of Diamond Head (232m) 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 Diamond Head (232m)?

The contour map of Diamond Head (232m) 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 Diamond Head (232m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Diamond Head (232m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 232m. 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.

Diamond Head (232m)

Diamond Head stands at 232 meters in United States, North America. This peak is classified as a tuff_cone.

Elevation

232 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

21.261900, -157.805600

Type

tuff_cone

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Diamond Head (232m) is a peak in United States, United States. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. A distinctive summit within its local topography. Clear trails and gentle slopes attract hikers of all experience levels.

Routes

Diamond Head Crater Trail (Diamond Head) 1

2.60 km · 1.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Diamond Head (232m) 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 232m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Diamond Head (232m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 232m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.