What do the colors on the contour map of Nilsen Peak (3736m) 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 Nilsen Peak (3736m)?

The contour map of Nilsen Peak (3736m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Nilsen Peak (3736m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Nilsen Peak (3736m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 3,736m. 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.

What is the snow line on Nilsen Peak (3736m)?

At Nilsen Peak (3736m)'s latitude (85°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 300m. Since Nilsen Peak (3736m) reaches 3,736m, about 3,436m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.

Why does Nilsen Peak (3736m) have elongated ridges?

Nilsen Peak (3736m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.

Nilsen Peak (3736m)

Nilsen Peak stands at 3736 meters in Antarctica, Antarctica. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

3736 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-85.133333, 167.266667

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Nilsen Peak (3736m) is a fold mountain in Antarctica. Grade 5/5: extreme expedition where supplemental oxygen is typically required. A notable mountain summit offering dramatic scenery and varied climbing terrain for those with alpine experience.

Routes

Normal Route (Nilsen Peak) 5

14.00 km · 14.0h

East Ridge (Nilsen Peak) 5

16.00 km · 16.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Nilsen Peak (3736m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,736m summit). Above 300m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Nilsen Peak (3736m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,736m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 300m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.