Hypsometric Map

A Hypsometric Map is one that represents elevation through the standardized use of tints. For example, maps often indicate low elevations with dark green, middle elevations with yellow and orange, and high elevations with gray and white. The map above represents the elevation of Isfahan Province in the Middle East, along with an accompanying legend describing the elevation range. The dark green to the north shows an area of low elevation, the gray and white line running from northwest of the province to the south shows very high elevation.