What do the colors on the contour map of Lion's Head (669m) 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 Lion's Head (669m)?

The contour map of Lion's Head (669m) uses a 25m contour interval. This means each line represents a 25m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Lion's Head (669m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Lion's Head (669m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 669m. 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.

Lion's Head (669m)

Lion's Head stands at 669 meters in South Africa, Africa. This peak is classified as a granite_peak.

Elevation

669 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-33.937800, 18.389700

Type

granite_peak

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Lion's Head (669m) is a peak in South Africa, South Africa. 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

Lion's Head Circular (Lion's Head) 1

3.50 km · 2.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Lion's Head (669m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 25m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 100m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 669m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Lion's Head (669m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 669m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.