What do the colors on the contour map of Lion's Head (669m) 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 Lion's Head (669m)?

The contour map of Lion's Head (669m) 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.

What does the elevation profile of Lion's Head (669m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Lion's Head (669m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 669m. 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.

Lion's Head (669m)

Lion's Head位于South Africa，海拔669米, Africa. 该山峰被归类为granite_peak。

海拔

669 m

相对高度

— m

坐标

-33.937800, 18.389700

类型

granite_peak

海拔对比

关于这座山

Lion's Head (669m) is a peak in South Africa, South Africa. 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

Lion's Head Circular (Lion's Head) 1

3.50 km · 2.0h

季节山况

地形分析

等高线地图

The topographic contour map of Lion's Head (669m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 669m summit).

海拔剖面

The east–west elevation profile of Lion's Head (669m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 669m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.