Big Reed Pond is a freshwater pond located in Montauk, New York on Long Island. A site including the pond, brackish marshland and natural sand dunes was designated as a

National Natural Landmark The National Natural Landmarks (NNL) Program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of the natural history of the United States. It is the only national natural areas program that identifies and recognizes the best ...

in 1973. The largely undeveloped pond is located within

Theodore Roosevelt County Park Montauk County Park, formerly known as Theodore Roosevelt County Park, is located approximately east of Montauk, New York. The park is in size, running from Montauk Highway north to Block Island Sound and is bordered on the east by Montauk Poin ...

. The

Montaukett = Montauketts = An indigenous Native American People. Name and Identifications The Montaukett (" Metoac" or Matouwac), currently more commonly known as Montauk. The meaning of the name ''Montauk'' is unknown. Native Americans living on Long ...

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.

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East Hampton (town), New York National Natural Landmarks in New York (state) Ponds of New York (state) Lakes of Suffolk County, New York {{SuffolkCountyNY-geo-stub

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