There are seven political sub-divisions located within the Original Exterior Boundaries of the Lake Traverse Reservation. These districts were put in place shortly after the reservation was established.
Each of the districts has their own community if you want more information regarding a district click on the links below.
Trail Head - Natural game trail the people followed to get over the hills.
Phone: 605-938-4475
Buffalo in the Trees Lake - The buffalo were chased onto the lake during hunts where they fell in the thin ice.
Phone: 605-742-0764
Swim Enemy - Due to the battle between the Chippewa and the Dakota, this was called out over and over as the Chippewa swam away.
Phone: 605-947-4319
Lake Traverse - Bde hda Kinyan
Along the Lake - The district was named after the lake at which it resides.
Phone: 605-694-2874
Longest Hollow - Named due to the hollows that stretch as far as Sica Hollow and is the longest hollow in the area.
Phone: 605-698-4005
Home of the BIA Superintendent - The district is located near the original site of the Sisseton Agency.
Phone: 605-698-7747
Mountain Head - Where the range of hills start and spans out over 300 miles into Minnesota.
Phone: 605-738-2324