What do the colors on the contour map of Volcan Poas (2708m) 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 Poas (2708m)?

The contour map of Volcan Poas (2708m) 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 Poas (2708m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Poas (2708m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,708m. 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 Poas (2708m)

Volcan Poas stands at 2708 meters in Costa Rica, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

2708 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

10.200000, -84.233056

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Volcan Poas (2708m) is a volcanic peak in Costa Rica. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.

Routes

Normal Route (Volcan Poas) 1

4.00 km · 1.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Volcan Poas (2708m) 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 2,708m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Poas (2708m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,708m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.