What do the colors on the contour map of Puu Kukui (1764m) 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 Puu Kukui (1764m)?

The contour map of Puu Kukui (1764m) 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 Puu Kukui (1764m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Puu Kukui (1764m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,764m. 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.

Puu Kukui (1764m)

Puu Kukui stands at 1764 meters in United States, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

1764 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

20.882778, -156.590556

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Puu Kukui (1764m) is a volcanic peak in United States. Grade 3/5: strenuous climb with technical sections. A notable American peak offering diverse terrain from desert approaches to alpine summits depending on season.

Routes

Normal Route (Puu Kukui) 3

12.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Puu Kukui (1764m) 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 1,764m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Puu Kukui (1764m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,764m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.