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]
| Big Reed Pond | |
|---|---|
  Big Reed Pond | |
| Location | Montauk, Long Island, New York |
| Coordinates | 41°04′40″N 71°54′38″W / 41.0777°N 71.9105°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Designated | May 1973 |
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]
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References edit
- ^ "Big Reed Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
Year designated: 1973
- ^ "Big Reed Pond". National Natural Landmarks Program. National Park Service. June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ Kindler, Ken. "Big Reed Pond". Hiking Long Island. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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