What do the colors on the contour map of Zomba Plateau (2087m) 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 Zomba Plateau (2087m)?

The contour map of Zomba Plateau (2087m) 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 Zomba Plateau (2087m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Zomba Plateau (2087m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,087m. 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.

Zomba Plateau (2087m)

Zomba Plateau stands at 2087 meters in Malawi, Africa. This peak is classified as a Plateau Mountain.

Elevation

2087 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

-15.383000, 35.317000

Type

plateau_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Zomba Plateau (2087m) is a plateau mountain in Malawi. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.

Routes

Plateau Circuit (Zomba Plateau) 2

14.00 km · 6.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Zomba Plateau (2087m) shows dense contours at cliff edges with a flat summit plateau. 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 2,087m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Zomba Plateau (2087m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,087m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.