Namtso Map
Namtso is a lake in China, covering about 1,920 km² (741 sq mi), with a maximum depth of 125 m (410 ft). This map shows the lake outlined in blue on shaded relief, with the rivers, borders and towns around it.
How to read this map
Its surface lies about 4,718 m (15,479 ft) above sea level.
The blue outline marks Namtso as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Lhasa.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of Namtso come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where Namtso is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Namtso facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Area | 1,920 km² (741 sq mi) |
| Drainage basin | 10,700 km² (4,150 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 4,718 m (15,479 ft) |
| Countries | China |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: China. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Namtso?
Namtso covers about 1,920 km² (741 sq mi).
How deep is Namtso?
Its maximum depth is about 125 m (410 ft).
Where is Namtso?
Namtso lies in China.
Can I download a blank map of Namtso?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted lake but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Namtso Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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