What do the colors on the contour map of Scafell Pike (978m) 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 Scafell Pike (978m)?

The contour map of Scafell Pike (978m) 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 Scafell Pike (978m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Scafell Pike (978m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 978m. 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 Scafell Pike (978m) have elongated ridges?

Scafell Pike (978m) 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.

Scafell Pike (978m)

Scafell Pike stands at 978 meters in United Kingdom, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

978 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

54.454167, -3.211667

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Scafell Pike (978m) is a fold mountain in United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. Formed by tectonic compression, it displays layered rock strata typical of fold ranges.

Routes

Wasdale Head Route (Scafell Pike) 2

9.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Scafell Pike (978m) shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. 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 978m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Scafell Pike (978m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 978m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.