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Montauk was formed over 100 million years ago during the last great Ice Age and has some of the most spectacular rocks that jut out along the seacoast. It lies at the very tip of Long Island and is the most easterly of the Hampton towns. It is famous historically as an active fishing village. Today the waterways continue to be full of vessels that come and go from commercial fishing expeditions. Because of Montauks rocky shore formation it is also a favorite spot for sport fishermen and surfers. Montauk is considered to be one of the premiere ocean front resorts in the world. It is bordered by Block Island Sound on the north and the Atlantic Ocean on the south. Standing out from a promontory is the famous Montauk Lighthouse, built in 1796 as a beacon to guide ships and guard them against running ashore.
