What do the colors on the contour map of Namsan (262m) 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 Namsan (262m)?

The contour map of Namsan (262m) uses a 10m contour interval. This means each line represents a 10m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Namsan (262m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Namsan (262m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 262m. 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.

Namsan (262m)

Namsan stands at 262 meters in South Korea, Asia. This peak is classified as a granite_peak.

Elevation

262 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

37.550900, 126.990900

Type

granite_peak

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Namsan (262m) is a peak in South Korea, South Korea. 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

Seoul Tower Trail (Namsan) 1

3.20 km · 1.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Namsan (262m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 10m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 50m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 262m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Namsan (262m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 262m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.