Big Reed Pond

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 / 41.0777; -71.9105Coordinates: 41°04′40″N 71°54′38″W / 41.0777°N 71.9105°W / 41.0777; -71.9105
Basin countries United States
Designated May 1973

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. The largely undeveloped pond is located within Theodore Roosevelt County Park.[2]

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.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Big Reed Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  2. "Big Reed Pond". National Natural Landmarks Program. National Park Service. June 28, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  3. Kindler, Ken. "Big Reed Pond". Hiking Long Island. Retrieved July 7, 2016.


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