U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia
US 66 was a primary route for those who migrated west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and it supported the economies of the communities through which it passed.
Route 66 maps from start to finish, interactive Route 66 maps ...
Maps of entire Route 66 segments, states and cities, from start in Chicago to end in Santa Monica
Route 66 | History, Map, Popular Culture, & Facts | Britannica
Feb 15, 2026 · Route 66 was one of the first national highways for motor vehicles in the United States and one that became an icon in American popular culture. It ran from Chicago to Santa Monica, …
1. Route 66 Overview - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 27, 2022 · U.S. Highway 66 — popularly known as Route 66 — embodies a complex, rich history that goes well beyond any chronicle of the road itself. An artery of transportation, an agent of social …
America's most iconic highway turns 100. How to road-trip ...
Feb 15, 2026 · As the Mother Road marks its centennial, interest in Route 66 is surging and a new interactive map shows travelers how to plan the perfect drive. The most iconic highway in the country …
History of Route 66
Jan 8, 2026 · Here we outline the rich history of Route 66, from its roots in ancient Indian trails (traces) and colonial tracks to the four-lane alignments of the 1940s and 50s, its demise in 1985, and its …
Historic Route 66: The Story Of America's Most Iconic Highway
Aug 7, 2025 · Established in the 1920s as part of the first federal highway system, Route 66 connected the plains of Chicago to the Pacific Ocean in California. In its early days, it attracted Dust Bowl …