Why isn't the highest point on a hill or a mountain represented by a contour line?

The highest point on a hill or mountain is typically represented by a closed contour line, which indicates that all points along that line are at the same elevation. However, if a peak is very sharp or pointed, it may not be clear in contour mapping, especially if the contour intervals are large. Additionally, if the peak is too small to be captured accurately at the given scale, it may not appear as a distinct line. In such cases, the highest point may simply be marked with a point symbol or label instead.