Big Reed Pond is a freshwater pond located in
Montauk,
New York
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A site including the pond, brackish marshland and natural sand dunes was designated as a
National Natural Landmark in 1973.
The largely undeveloped pond is located within
Theodore Roosevelt County Park.
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.
See also
*
List of National Natural Landmarks in New York
References
East Hampton (town), New York
National Natural Landmarks in New York (state)
Ponds of New York (state)
Lakes of Suffolk County, New York
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