What do the colors on the contour map of Whistler Mountain (2182m) 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 Whistler Mountain (2182m)?

The contour map of Whistler Mountain (2182m) 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 Whistler Mountain (2182m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Whistler Mountain (2182m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,182m. 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.

Whistler Mountain (2182m)

Whistler Mountain stands at 2182 meters in Canada, part of the Coast Mountains, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

2182 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

50.071944, -122.948056

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Whistler Mountain (2182m) is a volcanic peak in the Coast Mountains, Canada. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A Canadian peak in a remote wilderness setting with glaciated terrain demanding technical competence and expedition logistics.

Routes

Normal Route (Whistler Mountain) 2

8.00 km · 3.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Whistler Mountain (2182m) in the Coast Mountains 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 2,182m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Whistler Mountain (2182m) in the Coast Mountains shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,182m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.