What do the colors on the contour map of Morro do Igreja (1822m) 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 Morro do Igreja (1822m)?

The contour map of Morro do Igreja (1822m) 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 Morro do Igreja (1822m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Morro do Igreja (1822m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,822m. 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.

Morro do Igreja (1822m)

Morro do Igreja stands at 1822 meters in Brazil, South America. This peak is classified as a dome.

Elevation

1822 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-28.143056, -49.486944

Type

dome

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Morro do Igreja (1822m) is a dome mountain in Brazil. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Normal Route (Morro do Igreja) 2

8.00 km · 3.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Morro do Igreja (1822m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 1,822m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Morro do Igreja (1822m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,822m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.