What do the colors on the contour map of Mount Monadnock (965m) 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 Mount Monadnock (965m)?

The contour map of Mount Monadnock (965m) 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 Mount Monadnock (965m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Mount Monadnock (965m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 965m. 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.

Mount Monadnock (965m)

Mount Monadnock stands at 965 meters in United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains, North America. This peak is classified as a monadnock.

Elevation

965 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

42.861100, -72.108300

Type

monadnock

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Mount Monadnock (965m) is a peak in the Appalachian Mountains, United States. 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

White Dot Trail (Mount Monadnock) 1

5.60 km · 3.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Mount Monadnock (965m) in the Appalachian Mountains 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 965m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Mount Monadnock (965m) in the Appalachian Mountains shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 965m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.