What do the colors on the contour map of Mount Mulanje (3002m) 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 Mulanje (3002m)?

The contour map of Mount Mulanje (3002m) 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 Mount Mulanje (3002m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Mount Mulanje (3002m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 3,002m. 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 Mulanje (3002m)

Mount Mulanje stands at 3002 meters in Malawi, Africa. This peak is classified as a granite_peak.

Elevation

3002 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-15.962200, 35.645800

Type

granite_peak

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Mount Mulanje (3002m) is a peak in Malawi, Malawi. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. A notable regional high point with well-established approach routes. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Skyline Path (Mount Mulanje) 2

20.00 km · 10.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Mount Mulanje (3002m) 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 3,002m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Mount Mulanje (3002m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,002m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.