Waitt's Mountain

Coordinates: 42°26′00″N 71°03′56″W / 42.43343°N 71.065607°W / 42.43343; -71.065607
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Waitts Mountain
Boston as seen from Waitt's Mountain
Highest point
Elevation217 ft (66 m) NGVD 29[1]
Coordinates42°26′00″N 71°03′56″W / 42.43343°N 71.065607°W / 42.43343; -71.065607[2]
Geography
LocationMalden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.
Topo mapUSGS Boston North
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Waitts Mountain is a summit in Malden, Middlesex County in the state of Massachusetts. It was named by the United States Geological Survey in 1894.

Waitt’s Mountain also has a historic park. It has the tallest point in Malden, with expansive views of the Boston skyline. In World War I it was home to a Fresh Air Camp, and in World War II had gun batteries. During the Battle of Bunker Hill, people observed the battle from Waitt's Mount.

References

  1. ^ "Waitts Mountain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
  2. ^ "Waitts Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-03.

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