What do the colors on the contour map of Guadalupe Peak (2667m) 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 Guadalupe Peak (2667m)?

The contour map of Guadalupe Peak (2667m) 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 Guadalupe Peak (2667m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Guadalupe Peak (2667m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,667m. 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.

Why does Guadalupe Peak (2667m) have elongated ridges?

Guadalupe Peak (2667m) 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.

Guadalupe Peak (2667m)

Guadalupe Peak stands at 2667 meters in United States, North America. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

2667 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

31.891111, -104.860556

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Guadalupe Peak (2667m) is a fold mountain in United States, United States. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. Formed by tectonic compression, it displays layered rock strata typical of fold ranges. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Guadalupe Peak Trail (Guadalupe Peak) 2

14.00 km · 6.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Guadalupe Peak (2667m) 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 2,667m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Guadalupe Peak (2667m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,667m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.