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100 Years. 2,448 Miles. One Definitive Guide 9.99     

Rand McNally Publishing is the Official Map Provider for the Route 66 Centennial. As North America’s leading map and navigation company since 1872, Rand McNally will produce the Official Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map—the definitive resource honoring the Mother Road’s 100th Anniversary.

“We are delighted to be selected as the Official Map Provider for the Centennial Celebration, highlighting the Mother Road’s 2,448 miles of historic landmarks, events, scenery, and cultures with the unique addition of QR codes as an innovative feature,” said Joseph Roark, Chairman and CEO of Rand McNally Publishing. “In fact, Rand McNally has a long history of innovation, including the creation of the highway numbering system used to name Route 66 and still in use today.”

This Centennial map will serve as both an indispensable travel guide and a cherished keepsake for road trip enthusiasts. It will feature Rand McNally’s best-in-class cartography, showcasing some of Route 66’s original historic alignments alongside modern, drivable sections.

Bill Thomas, Chairman of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership and Commissioner of the Route 66 Centennial Commission, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Rand McNally for this historic celebration. Its legacy as a trusted name in mapping and navigation makes it the perfect partner to help travelers experience Route 66 in a way that honors its past while embracing the future. The Official Centennial Map will be an invaluable resource and cherished keepsake for anyone planning to explore the Mother Road during its 100th Anniversary.”

The map’s integrated QR codes will link directly to the Route 66 Centennial’s directory of official Centennial events, festivals, and activities along the entire route—bridging the rich history of Route 66 with the interactive tools of today. Rand McNally Publishing – randpublishing.com – is also a Founding Sponsor of the Route 66 Centennial, featured on each page of route66centennial.org.

With its unmatched legacy in mapping and navigation, Rand McNally Publishing continues to celebrate Americ

highways and the travelers who explore them. The Official Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map is designed to be both a practical travel companion and a timeless piece of Americana.

The map will be available for purchase in January 2026 on randpublishing.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, other major book retailers, and participating restaurants, hotels, and retailers along Route 66.   

About Rand McNally Publishing

Founded in 1872, Rand McNally has been at the forefront of mapmaking, navigation, and travel innovation for over 150 years. From pioneering the first road atlases to helping create the highway numbering system, Rand McNally Publishing remains dedicated to helping travelers explore with confidence and curiosity.

For more information, visit randpublishing.com.

About the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership

Established in 2016 with the support of the National Park Service and the World Monuments Fund, the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership’s mission is to revitalize and sustain Route 66 as a national and international icon through partnerships focused on promotion, preservation, research, education, and economic development. Only In Your State is the official Publishing Partner to the Route 66 Centennial. Founding Sponsors of the Route 66 Centennial include Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission,  American Express, Route 66 Road Fest, Travel Oklahoma and Rand McNally Publishing. For more information, visit route66centennial.org. 

Celebrate 100 years on America’s most iconic road with the Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial. This definitive travel guide and cherished keepsake honors the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary (1926–2026) and is designated as the Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial.
Your essential guide includes:
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Comprehensive Navigation:Full U.S. route map and detailed state-by-state navigation maps
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Digital Integration:QR codes linking directly to the official Centennial events directory for festivals and car shows
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Insider Knowledge:Our 66 essential stops, Mother Road history and hidden lore
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Expert Advice:Traveler tips and secrets plus a guide to the centennial celebrations
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Plan with Purpose:Aportionof each map sale goes to the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing and sustaining Route 66