Brasstown Bald cao 1458 mét tại United States, thuộc Appalachian Mountains, North America.
Đỉnh này được phân loại là Fold Mountain.
Độ cao
1458 m
Độ nổi bật
— m
Tọa độ
34,873889, -83,811944
Loại
fold_mountain
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Về ngọn núi này
Brasstown Bald (1458m) is a fold mountain in the Appalachian Mountains, United States. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. An Appalachian summit known for its forested ridges, historic trails, and significant seasonal weather variability.
The topographic contour map of Brasstown Bald (1458m) in the Appalachian Mountains shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. 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 1,458m summit).
Hồ sơ độ cao
The east–west elevation profile of Brasstown Bald (1458m) in the Appalachian Mountains shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,458m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The contour map of Brasstown Bald (1458m) 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.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Brasstown Bald (1458m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,458m. 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.
Brasstown Bald (1458m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.
