Map of locations important to the early 1800s fur trade in present-day Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Snake RIver Fur Post (Sayer's post) is visible in the lower left. Drawn by David Geister, ca. 2000.

The Snake River Fur Post as it appeared during John Sayer's tenure as partner in the early nineteenth century. Drawn by David Geister, ca. 2000.

Harriet Scott at Fort Snelling, c.1837. Oil on canvas painting by David Geister, 2013.

Dred Scott at Fort Snelling, c.1837. Oil on canvas painting by David Geister, 2013.

Fort Snelling, c.1835. Oil on canvas painting by David Geister, 2006.