What do the colors on the contour map of Spitzkoppe (1784m) 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 Spitzkoppe (1784m)?

The contour map of Spitzkoppe (1784m) 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 Spitzkoppe (1784m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Spitzkoppe (1784m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,784m. 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.

Spitzkoppe (1784m)

Spitzkoppe stands at 1784 meters in Namibia, Africa. This peak is classified as a Dome Mountain.

Elevation

1784 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-21.833000, 15.183000

Type

dome_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Spitzkoppe (1784m) is a dome mountain in Namibia. Grade 4/5: technical ascent requiring mountaineering skills. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Great Arch Route (Spitzkoppe) 4

8.00 km · 7.0h

Normal Route (Spitzkoppe) 4

6.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Spitzkoppe (1784m) shows concentric oval contours with even spacing on all sides. 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 1,784m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Spitzkoppe (1784m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,784m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.