What do the colors on the contour map of Sani Pass (2874m) 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 Sani Pass (2874m)?

The contour map of Sani Pass (2874m) 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 Sani Pass (2874m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Sani Pass (2874m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,874m. 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.

Why does Sani Pass (2874m) have elongated ridges?

Sani Pass (2874m) 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.

Sani Pass (2874m)

Sani Pass stands at 2874 meters in Lesotho, part of the Drakensberg, Africa. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

2874 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-29.583300, 29.283300

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Sani Pass (2874m) is a fold mountain in the Drakensberg, Lesotho. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.

Routes

Pass Road Trek (Sani Pass) 2

8.00 km · 4.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Sani Pass (2874m) in the Drakensberg shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. 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 2,874m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Sani Pass (2874m) in the Drakensberg shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,874m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.