What do the colors on the contour map of Cofre de Perote (4282m) 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 Cofre de Perote (4282m)?

The contour map of Cofre de Perote (4282m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Cofre de Perote (4282m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Cofre de Perote (4282m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 4,282m. 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.

Cofre de Perote (4282m)

Cofre de Perote ตั้งอยู่ที่ความสูง 4282 เมตร ในMexico, เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของSierra Madre, North America. ยอดเขานี้จัดอยู่ในประเภท volcanic

ความสูง

4282 m

ความโดดเด่น

— m

พิกัด

19.490556, -97.155556

ประเภท

volcanic

การเปรียบเทียบความสูง

เกี่ยวกับภูเขานี้

Cofre de Perote (4282m) 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.

เส้นทาง

Normal Route (Cofre de Perote) 2

12.00 km · 4.0h

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แผนที่เส้นชั้นความสูง

The topographic contour map of Cofre de Perote (4282m) in the Sierra Madre shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 4,282m summit).

โปรไฟล์ระดับความสูง

The east–west elevation profile of Cofre de Perote (4282m) in the Sierra Madre shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 4,282m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.