What do the colors on the contour map of Mount Sunflower (1231m) 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 Sunflower (1231m)?

The contour map of Mount Sunflower (1231m) 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 Sunflower (1231m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Mount Sunflower (1231m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,231m. 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 Sunflower (1231m)

Mount Sunflower stands at 1231 meters in United States, North America. This peak is classified as a plateau.

Elevation

1231 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

38.999167, -102.039167

Type

plateau

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Mount Sunflower (1231m) is a plateau peak in United States. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A notable American peak offering diverse terrain from desert approaches to alpine summits depending on season.

Routes

Normal Route (Mount Sunflower) 1

4.00 km · 1.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Mount Sunflower (1231m) 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 1,231m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Mount Sunflower (1231m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,231m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.