Waitt's Mountain
Summit in Massachusetts
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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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Coordinates42°26′00″N 71°03′56″W[2]
LocationMalden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.
| Waitts Mountain | |
|---|---|
Boston as seen from Waitt's Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Coordinates | 42°26′00″N 71°03′56″W[2] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Boston North |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
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.
