Rand McNally Publishing was recently named 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.
This Centennial map will serve as both a travel guide and a 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.
“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.”
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 a 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.
The map will be available for purchase in January on randpublishing.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, other major book retailers and participating restaurants, hotels and retailers along Route 66.
(Cover image of the Rand McNally 2026 atlas from its website)