Route 66: The Mother Road
The iconic Route 66 shield is etched into weathered concrete at the historic Route 66 Crossing in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Surrounded by the open desert landscape, this enduring emblem marks where America’s legendary Mother Road once carried generations of travelers across the Southwest. Worn by time but still unmistakable, the simple roadside marker preserves a tangible piece of American highway history. #Route66 #HistoricRoute66 #MotherRoad #Route66Crossing #PetrifiedForestNationalPark #Arizona #AmericanSouthwest #HistoricHighway #RoadsideAmerica #Americana #TravelPhotography #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 9:12 AM America/Phoenix
Focal Length
24mm
Shutter Speed
1/160 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park, Route 66, Route 66 Crossing
Keywords
Landscapes & Nature, National Park
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 35.051121
Longitude: -109.805336
Altitude: 1,737.0 meters / 5,698.8 feet
Longitude: -109.805336
Altitude: 1,737.0 meters / 5,698.8 feet