DeadHead logs share a rich history with Maine's legendary logging industry. These historically significant logs, referred to as "deadheads," sank during the log drives across Maine's lakes and
rivers beginning in the early 1600s.

Hardwood logs, which could not be floated downriver, were chained to buoyant softwoods and rafted to the mills for processing. Since the weather on northern Maine lakes changes quickly and dramatically, many of the rafts were lost or abandoned during storms. Resting undisturbed, these logs were perfectly preserved by fresh Maine water, protected from timber's worst enemies—direct sunlight, pests, and oxygen. Centuries later, this sunken treasure is finally being recovered.