The Last Log Drive on Moosehead Lake

Fifty years ago, a tradition older than the towns it passed through came to a dramatic end. In 1975, Moosehead Lake witnessed its final log drive—a rugged procession of timber ferried across water and down river by men who lived and worked atop the floating logs. It was the closing chapter of an era that shaped Maine’ s economy, culture, and character.

Join Rocky Rockwell, a key participant in that historic final drive, as he shares firsthand stories of life on the logs. With vivid detail and heartfelt honesty, Rocky recounts the camaraderie, grit, and danger of log driving, a practice that tested strength and spirit with every mile.

This presentation offers more than memory—it’s a living account of one of Maine’s last great timber traditions. From ice-out to final landing, Rocky’s reflections remind us what it meant to work the rivers, ride the logs, and bid farewell to a century-long legacy.

Held in the air-conditioned auditorium at the Center for Moosehead History (6 Lakeview Street), this program is a centerpiece of Forest Heritage Days and a chance to hear local history told by the people who lived it.

Friday, August 8 7:00 PM
Center for Moosehead History – Second Floor Auditorium
Free admission; donations welcomed