What do the colors on the contour map of Arthur's Seat (251m) 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 Arthur's Seat (251m)?

The contour map of Arthur's Seat (251m) uses a 10m contour interval. This means each line represents a 10m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Arthur's Seat (251m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Arthur's Seat (251m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 251m. 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.

Arthur's Seat (251m)

Arthur's Seat位于United Kingdom，海拔251米, Europe. 该山峰被归类为volcanic_plug。

海拔

251 m

相对高度

— m

坐标

55.944200, -3.161700

类型

volcanic_plug

海拔对比

关于这座山

Arthur's Seat (251m) is a peak in United Kingdom, United Kingdom. Grade 1/5: accessible hike with popular trails suitable for beginners. A distinctive summit within its local topography. Clear trails and gentle slopes attract hikers of all experience levels.

路线

Radical Road (Arthur's Seat) 1

2.80 km · 1.0h

季节山况

地形分析

等高线地图

The topographic contour map of Arthur's Seat (251m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 10m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 50m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 251m summit).

海拔剖面

The east–west elevation profile of Arthur's Seat (251m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 251m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.