Battle of the Little Bighorn often been in my mind. Both failed Custer and he had to fight it out alone." Recent archaeological work at the battlefield indicates that officers on Custer Hill restored some tactical control. E Company rushed off Custer Hill toward the Little Bighorn River but failed to reach it, which resulted in the total destruction of that company. This left about 50-60 men, mostly from F Company and the staff, on Last Stand Hill. The remainder of the battle took on the nature of a running fight. Modern archaeology and historical Indian accounts indicate that Custer's force may have been divided
Fort Custer Recreation Area River which runs along the western border of the park. Other known invasive species include garlic mustard ("Alliaria petiolata") and purple loosestrife ("Lythrum salicaria"); these species are being dealt with by using controlled fires. Fort Custer State Recreation Area is located north of Interstate 94 between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan at exits 85 or 92. The park is just east of Augusta on M-96. Fort Custer Recreation Area Fort Custer State Recreation Area is a State Recreation Area located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan. The area features lakes, the Kalamazoo River, over 25 miles of multi-use trails, second