The Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas

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Route 66 underwent significant changes from its opening in 1926 until its removal from the U.S. highway system in 1985. Since then, the road has experienced a revival, with growing interest in its historical significance and travel appeal. In this unique volume, Jim Hinckley presents an illustrated atlas that delves into the road's rich history. The atlas features over a dozen specially commissioned maps highlighting points of interest along Route 66, categorized into six themes: pre-1926 historic sites (like Lincoln's home); noteworthy landmarks; locations of infamous crimes and disasters; parks of interest; key sites in the road's evolution (such as Hooker's Cut, an engineering marvel); military-specific sites (including Civil War battlefields); and historic attractions from the midcentury heyday (like Little Beaver Town). It also covers film-related sites and locations significant to Route 66's modern resurgence. Enhanced with photography and memorabilia, this atlas offers a vibrant exploration of 500 of the Mother Road's most important sites, both past and present.