What do the colors on the contour map of Volcan Paricutin (2774m) 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 Volcan Paricutin (2774m)?

The contour map of Volcan Paricutin (2774m) 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 Volcan Paricutin (2774m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Paricutin (2774m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,774m. 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.

Volcan Paricutin (2774m)

Volcan Paricutin stands at 2774 meters in Mexico, part of the Sierra Madre, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

2774 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

19.493611, -102.250833

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Volcan Paricutin (2774m) is a volcanic peak in the Sierra Madre, Mexico. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Mexican stratovolcano visible from major cities, with a classic cone and seasonal climbing conditions.

Routes

Normal Route (Volcan Paricutin) 2

10.00 km · 4.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Volcan Paricutin (2774m) in the Sierra Madre 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 2,774m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Paricutin (2774m) in the Sierra Madre shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,774m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.