Are there any Google Maps of Route 66?

Google maps that show its alignment and Maps of each town and Maps of each state along Route 66. We also include a tornado frequency map, Weather Maps, Historic Road maps and many more maps so that you can plan your Road Trip vacations with plenty of information.

When did Route 66 start in New Mexico?

The highway maps from 1920, 1925 show the alignment followed by Route 66 (which you can see in the 1935 map). Check out the Arizona Highway maps of the AZDOT. Don’t miss the 1927 Maps of Arizona and New Mexico from the David Rumsey collection. They are historic highway maps from 1927 and they show the then brand new Route 66.

Where was the original alignment of Route 66?

It is a great resource to discover the original US 66 alignments in different cities across the country. The thumbnail image taken from a USGS map, shows (red line) two separate alignments of Route 66 through Williamsville in Illinois, the original 1926 road and the realignment during World War II (in 1940).

Which is the best Route 66 to avoid?

The optional post-1931 alignment is a dirt stretch of route 66 – avoid when wet. The optional post-1952 alignment is recommended for RVs and those who wish to bypass the Oatman Hwy – a recommended but very winding road flanked by steep drops.

Where does Route 66 start and end in Missouri?

As Route 66 left Joplin, Missouri westbound, it was only a short distance to Kansas, and then to the Oklahoma border. It quickly entered Commerce, and headed southwest through Miami, Alton, Chelsea, Claremore and Tulsa. The road continued through Stroud, Chandler and Arcadia to Oklahoma City.

Which is the first state to have Route 66 paved?

Illinois was the first of the eight states through which Route 66 passed to have its segment of U.S. 66 paved, at a time when much of the route across the country was still a gravel or dirt road. Route 66 across Missouri features a variety of large cities and small towns, connected by roadways over rolling hills and valleys.

Where was Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Route 66 Maps “The Mother Road” was established on November 11, 1926, and ultimately stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. From its beginning in Chicago, Route 66 headed south through Illinois and Missouri, and a small section of southeast Kansas.