Big Reed Pond
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Big Reed Pond is a freshwater pond located in Montauk, New York on Long Island.[1] A 128-acre (0.52 km2) site including the pond, brackish marshland and natural sand dunes was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1973.[2] The largely undeveloped pond is located within Theodore Roosevelt County Park.[3]
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Big Reed Pond | |
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Location | Montauk, Long Island, New York |
Coordinates | 41°04′40″N 71°54′38″W |
Basin countries | United States |
Designated | May 1973 |
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The Montaukett tribe lived in the vicinity of the pond until the mid-19th century.
The pond and its associated wetlands are accessible via hiking trails that are open to the public.[4]