What do the colors on the contour map of Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) 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 Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m)?

The contour map of Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) 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.

Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m)

Q: What does the elevation profile of Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,171m. 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.

Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound stands at 1171 meters in Australia, Oceania. This peak is classified as a Dome Mountain.

Elevation

1171 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-31.566700, 138.666700

Type

dome_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) is a dome mountain in Australia. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Pound Rim Walk (Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound) 1

14.00 km · 7.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) shows concentric oval contours with even spacing on all sides. 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 1,171m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Flinders Ranges Wilpena Pound (1171m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,171m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.