What do the colors on the contour map of Nevis Peak (985m) 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 Nevis Peak (985m)?

The contour map of Nevis Peak (985m) 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 Nevis Peak (985m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Nevis Peak (985m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 985m. 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.

Nevis Peak (985m)

Nevis Peak stands at 985 meters in Saint Kitts and Nevis, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

985 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

17.156944, -62.583056

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Nevis Peak (985m) is a volcanic peak in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Grade 3/5: strenuous climb with technical sections. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Normal Route (Nevis Peak) 3

8.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Nevis Peak (985m) 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 985m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Nevis Peak (985m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 985m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.