Download Route 66 Map For Gps

Using your GPS device to guide you to follow Route 66 can be done, but it is likely to also be a source of a lot of frustration. The Route 66 Map Series. A novice website providing some useful relevant information for travellers crossing the United States via Route 66. To download here. Show on map '.

These route 66 maps have been created using Google Maps. Within each map the route has been sub-divided into sections to allow you to focus on one chunk at a time. Each sub-division may be enabled or disabled at any time using the checkboxes provided. Where appropriate alternative/optional alignments are included - these may also be enabled/disabled at any point. Route 66 has existed in many different alignments and therefore there is no single way of making this trip.

These maps are based on the and therefore follow Jerry McClanahan's book's philosophy of a fun, easy to follow tour. If every alignment/fragment of road were to be accounted for, these maps would very quickly become too cumbersome and difficult to use. Each state map is based on the East to West journey. There will be some amendments needed in order to travel West to East (all of which are detailed in the EZ66 Guide).

These maps have been put together using information provided by Jerry McClanahan's fantastic book, ', an essential purchase for anyone considering driving route 66. Vcds 908 software download. The guide includes a thorough and detailed account of every step of the journey, including many alternate alignments, and highlights many of the must-see attractions and motels along the way. New Mexico Route 66 Road Map The Route 66 road map through New Mexico takes the pre-1937 path through Santa Fe. It is divided into 4 sections: • Glenrio to Santa Rosa • Santa Rosa to Albuquerque • Albuquerque to Grants • Grants to Lupton There is a short path near Laguna that Google will not recognise as a passable road. I have indicated this section with a red path. The optional pre-1950s alignment is an 18 mile unpaved stretch of '66 of gravel/dirt.

A very scenic and peaceful drive - avoid when muddy. The optional post-1937 alignment west of Santa Rosa is for those who wish to bypass Santa Fe. California Route 66 Road Map The Route 66 road map through California is divided into 3 sections: • Topock to Barstow • Barstow to Pasadena • Pasadena to Santa Monica The final section of the map passes through the 'post-1936' terminus at the intersection of Lincoln Blvd and Olympic Blvd, and the 'unofficial' terminus at the junction of Santa Monica Blvd and Ocean Ave.

To reach the original terminus in downtown LA follow the OPTIONAL 1926-1931 ALIGNMENT. Thanks to Scott Peotrowski for his advice on the various alignments in Los Angeles.

Above: Historic Route 66 in California. It not always easy to find the damn Route 66 as it enters certain localities and vanishes, merges with the Interstate, or simply disappears.

In addition, many insensitive travelers – too many in my view - enjoy themselves by stealing route signs to carry back home. Needless to say, this is downright discouraged.

Besides, we are certain custom agents, highway patrol officers, and lost travelers won't appreciate such feat. On the Internet, many sites - mainly English - provide excellent insight on what the Route holds in store for us. The numerous logbooks available, often generously illustrated, will surely be a great help, indicating points of interest and unique encounters. Above: Historic Route 66 in Arizona.

In our section ', you will find extremely accurate maps of Route 66 for all states on its path. It is possible to zoom in and analyze the route in further detail. In particular, you can view the different alignments introduced and their changes over time. If this completes your research, it would be advisable to save these documents on your laptop or tablet computer to have them on hand in case of problems. As mentioned above, it is fairly easy to lose track of Route 66. Rest assured that, at that point, finding our way back onto the Route on a hunch is nearly impossible. Plan your trip using the reference guides While the Internet can prove useful as a trip planning tool, nothing beats the guide of Jerry McClanahan, ' as travel companion.