3 US Elevation Map and Hillshade
There are several ways to view elevation in the United States. But the most common way to see a US elevation map is by using:
- Digital elevation model
- Hillshade surface
- Physical map
Let’s check out all 3 ways to see how height changes in America.
1. US Elevation Map
First, this US elevation map depicts height by increasing color. In this map, elevation ranges from 0 to 13,100 feet above sea level. For metric system users, it goes from 0 to 4000 meters. But keep in mind that some mountains extend beyond this peak elevation. For example, Denali, Alaska rises 6190.5 m and appears orange.
2. US Hillshade Map
The alternate way to view elevation is by using a hillshade surface. As the name implies, it shades peaks and valleys based on the position and angle of the sun. For example, here is a US hillshade map, which equally displays elevation. But it’s in a much more unique way and highlights peaks and valleys.
Have you checked our list of global DEM datasets? https://gisgeography.com/free-global-dem-data-sources/
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FYI: for the third map (US Physical Map), the number for the height of Slide Mountain (in the Catskills of New York) is the height in feet, but it is labeled meters.