What do the colors on the contour map of Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) 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 Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m)?

The contour map of Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,922m. 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 Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m)?

At Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m)'s latitude (52°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 2,500m. Since Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) reaches 2,922m, about 422m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.

Why does Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) have elongated ridges?

Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) 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.

Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m)

Gora Pik Grandiozniy stands at 2922 meters in Russia, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

2922 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

52.500000, 100.816667

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) is a fold mountain in Russia. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.

Routes

Standard Route (Gora Pik Grandiozniy) 2

6.00 km · 3.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,922m summit). Above 2,500m, 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 Gora Pik Grandiozniy (2922m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,922m. 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 2,500m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.