What do the colors on the contour map of Uluru (863m) 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 Uluru (863m)?

The contour map of Uluru (863m) 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 Uluru (863m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Uluru (863m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 863m. 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.

Uluru (863m)

Uluru stands at 863 meters in Australia, Oceania. This peak is classified as a monadnock.

Elevation

863 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-25.344700, 131.036000

Type

monadnock

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Uluru (863m) is a monadnock in Australia. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Base Walk (Uluru) 1

9.40 km · 3.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Uluru (863m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 863m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Uluru (863m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 863m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.