Route 66 Etched in Time
The legendary Route 66 shield is etched into weathered concrete at the historic Route 66 Crossing in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Worn edges, embedded desert gravel, and years of exposure give the familiar emblem a rugged character befitting the Mother Road. This simple roadside detail preserves the enduring identity of one of America’s most celebrated highways and its journey across the Southwest. #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
38mm
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