Here It Is! The Route 66 Map Series

by James William Ross (Editor), Jerry McClanahan (Illustrator)

Newly updated! Includes reverse driving directions (west-to-east). This is the 2006 Edition of the original, acclaimed Route 66 Map Series by Mother Road historians Jerry McClanahan and Jim Ross. In print continuously since 1994, the Route 66 Map Series remains the #1 choice for roadies worldwide when it comes to functionality and precise, accurate, turn-by-turn driving directions. Designed for today’s tourists, this packaged set of eight roadmaps, one for each Route 66 state, provides an easy to follow “through route” aimed at keeping you on track and maximizing your Mother Road experience. Designed with a “treasure map” theme and generously illustrated with original art, points of interest and historical text, the Route 66 Map Series is the most trusted guide material available and the only “must have” you will need as you explore America’s legendary highway, regardless of where you begin or what direction you travel.

Genres: Travel, Reference

16 pages, Map

First published May 25, 2005

Reviews

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is kind of fun to look at. The series of maps shows how one can come close to traversing the country--from Chicago to Santa Monica--along the route of Route 66. This is not purely possible; some stretches of the old road are gone. At other places, what was Route 66 is not part of one interstate highway or another. But this provides an opportunity to have a little fun--tracing out Route 66.

One additional reason that I am interested in this is that, in 1977, a honeymoon car trip followed a stretch of the original Route 66 in Arizona. It was hot and uncomfortable (no air conditioning in the car), but it was cool to drive over the pavement from the old Route 66.

There is one map for each state that 66 crossed--Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. In some state, there isn't much of Route 66 left. In other states, there are some stretches left (in Arizona, it is designated as a state route 66--not US 66). One of my more enjoyable experiences was--while in Chicago--standing under the sign saying, "Begin Route 66."

There isn't great detail on these maps. They will point out businesses that had relevance when the original highway was a key link across the states. It describes how you can experience as much of the old route as possible.

Anyway, if you want some kicks regarding Route 66, take a look at these maps.

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very detailed and helpful. Definitely would recommend the guide and a trip on route 66.

[Tammy Stockton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this guide back in 2019 when traveling parts of the Route 66