The strategic layout of the Calumet town was a complex chessboard that the US Military sought to control. Flanked by the vast, undulating sea on the eastern perimeter and a formidable range of mountains to the north, the town presented a formidable challenge in terms of defense and offense.
To maintain vigilance and control, the military strategically positioned four companies in separate outposts, meticulously choosing the locales based on tactical advantages. Two outposts stood as silent sentinels to the south, protecting any vulnerabilities from that flank. The remaining two outposts were established to the west, forming a protective arc around the town.
