Waitt's Mountain

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Waitts Mountain
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Boston as seen from Waitt's Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 217 ft (66 m)  NGVD 29 [1]
Coordinates 42°26′00″N71°03′56″W / 42.43343°N 71.065607°W / 42.43343; -71.065607 [2]
Geography
Location Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.
Topo map USGS Boston North
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

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.

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Background

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.

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References

  1. "Waitts Mountain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  2. "Waitts Mountain". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved May 3, 2009.