Tian Shan topographic map

Name: Tian Shan topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Tian Shan, Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China (42.03089 80.20056 42.03099 80.20066)

Average elevation: 6,096 m

Minimum elevation: 5,160 m

Maximum elevation: 6,790 m

Continuous permafrost is typically found in the Tian Shan starting at the elevation of about 3,500-3,700 m above the sea level. Discontinuous alpine permafrost usually occurs down to 2,700-3,300 m, but in certain locations, due to the peculiarity of the aspect and the microclimate, it can be found at elevations as low as 2,000 m.