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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.

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[2]
Geography
LocationMalden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.
Topo mapUSGS Boston North
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

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.


References


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






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