Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Drive America’s Highways along U.S. Route 93 (now largely superseded by Interstate 11) from the Hoover Dam to Henderson, Nevada. This 12-mile route passes through historic Boulder City and the Mojave Desert before connecting to I-515 in the Las Vegas metro area.
Follow U.S. Route 93 for 10 scenic miles from Boulder City to Hoover Dam, descending through the Nevada desert into a canyon of history and engineering marvels. This drive captures the dramatic contrast between old and new, desert and dam, solitude and spectacle.
Drive 23 quiet, sun-drenched miles along U.S. Route 95 from Interstate 40 near Needles to the Nevada border. This remote stretch of California desert highway traverses the Mojave’s rugged heart, offering solitude, stark beauty, and a true sense of the open road.
Travel 15 unforgettable miles along Historic Route 66 from Cool Springs to Kingman, Arizona. Experience hairpin curves, desert vistas, and a deep dive into the Mother Road’s rugged charm.
Drive 15 peaceful miles along Historic Route 66 from Kingman to Cool Springs, Arizona. This gentle desert climb retraces the path of Route 66 travelers just before the legendary ascent into the Black Mountains.
Cruise through Seligman, Arizona along a 1.5-mile stretch of Historic Route 66—home to quirky diners, neon nostalgia, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Take a 17-mile drive through Arizona’s high desert along Historic Route 66 from Ash Fork to Seligman. Explore vintage Americana, quiet landscapes, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Take a short but storied drive through Ash Fork, Arizona on Historic Route 66. Explore Park and Lewis Avenues, see remnants of Route 66’s glory days, and learn why this small town was once Hollywood’s backdrop and a crossroads of American transport.
Cruise along 7.6 miles of Historic Route 66 through Flagstaff, Arizona, where pine forests meet railroad history and neon-lit nostalgia. Discover why this northern Arizona town remains a beloved waypoint along America’s Main Street.
Travel 5 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Thoreau, New Mexico, to the Continental Divide. Experience a short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road through the Navajo Nation, climbing to a historic milestone where east meets west.
Experience a quiet 10-mile journey along Historic Route 66 from Prewitt to Thoreau, New Mexico, where high desert scenery, roadside relics, and timeless history create a peaceful Southwest drive.
Follow a 5-mile stretch of New Mexico Highway 333 / Historic Route 66 from Tijeras to Carnuel, winding through the Sandia Mountains and into Albuquerque’s eastern edge on a road steeped in history.