Before the advent of roads, scows were used to haul freight and other supplies from Big River to the northern communities via the Beaver River. In the winter it was hauled by horse and sleigh. The other person in the front of the scow is unidentified. If indeed, this is Grand Rapids on Beaver River, then this is the area where Halvor Ausland began his trapping career in 1920. See Hunting and Trapping.
People standing in front are unidentified.
Judging by the fresh dirt around the base of the building, the photograph appears to have been taken in 1942, when the first Hudson's Bay Post was established in Buffalo Narrows. An unidentified young lady standing beside Ray Beaulac's truck in Buffalo Narrows 1940's. Person on the right is unidentified. Elise, Ray and Adele Beaulac, at their mink ranch in Buffalo Narrows in the 1960's. Ray is holding what appears to be a sapphire mink.