What do the colors on the contour map of MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) 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 MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m)?

The contour map of MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) 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 MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,039m. 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 MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) have elongated ridges?

MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) 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.

MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m)

MacGillycuddy's Reeks stands at 1039 meters in Ireland, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

1039 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

51.975833, -9.809722

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) is a fold mountain in Ireland. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Carrauntoohil Summit Route (MacGillycuddy's Reeks) 2

12.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. 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 1,039m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of MacGillycuddy's Reeks (1039m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,039m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.