Hypsometric Map

This intriguing map of mars is a hypsometric map. A hypsometric map points out the reliefs in an area through contours, tinting, shading, relief models, etc. This picture uses extensive color to demonstrate all of the reliefs on mars as well as the rises in elevation. As one can see the darker blue colors demonstrate deeper elevations while the white areas demonstrate the elevated land masses such as mountains or volcanoes.