| This combination sign, with both the scenic
road marker and Historic U.S. 66 marker, is common between
Golden Shores and Oatman. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Many of the curves on Historic U.S. 66 are
unbanked, reflecting the lack of upgrades done on this
road due to being bypassed. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 travels north towards Boundary
Cone, visible in the distance. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| As historic U.S. 66 reaches Boundary Cone,
the road starts twisting around the sides of the mountain.
Historic U.S. 66 enters a formerly active mining area
here. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 reaches the base of Boundary
Cone. The mountain was named for it's shape and that all
the original land surveys of northern Arizona began from
this peak. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 has a number of these turns
to follow the lay of the land around Boundary Cone. Photo
taken March 3, 2007.
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| Now on the north side of Boundary Cone,
travellers see the imposing Black Mountains. Historic
U.S. 66 will pass through a narrow gap in the mountains
east of Oatman. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| This sign is mounted just after the road
junction with BoundaryCone road,which travels west to
the Colorado River and Arizona 95. Photo taken March 3,
2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 passes the site of Old
Trails here. There is very little left in Old Trails today.
Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Approaching Oatman, some houses can be seen
on the hills above Historic U.S. 66. Photo taken March
3, 2007.
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| Oatman, Arizona is probably
the most famous ghost town along Old U.S. 66. The town
was founded as a mining camp, then essentially left for
dead when the mines ran out. U.S. 66 was routed through
Oatman due to the importance of these mines. In 1952,
U.S. 66 was rerouted through Yucca (today's Interstate
40), leaving Oatman to wither. The Burros that wander
the streets of Oatman are wild descendents of the miner's
burros, and feed on carrots sold in stores. Photos taken
March 3, 2007.
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| Distance sign to Interstate 40 and Kingman,
seen just after leaving Oatman. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Due to the sharp curves ahead, trucks over
40 feet in length are prohibited over Sitgreaves Pass.
Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| As if that sign wasn't enough reinforcement,
another caution sign warns of curves and mountain grades
ahead. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 hugs the hillside as it
climbs up Sitgraves Pass. This sign warns of falling rocks
ahead from the hillsides and roadcuts. Photo taken March
3, 2007.
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| And if those two warnings weren't enough,
we get the twisting road sign with an advisory speed of
20 MPH. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 faces what used to be called
Negrohead. More recent USGS maps do not have a name for
this mountain. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Twisting in the mountains, Historic U.S.
66 reaches Goldroad. Goldroad is now known for the Goldroad
Mine, which is the only thing remaining in the town. In
past years, a filling station had a tow truck and offered
tows up Gold Hill to Sitgraves Pass (in 1949, these were
$3.50). Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| In 2 miles, Historic U.S. 66 climbs 700
feet up Gold Hill to reach Sitgraves Pass. Sitgraves Pass
is the high point along this section of Historic U.S.
66, at 3512 feet. Some of these pictures were taken from
the Tri-State Lookout located just west of Sitgraves Pass.
In past years, there was an ice cream shop and gas station
at the summit. Photos taken March 3, 2007.
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| Descending from Sitgreaves Pass, a clear
view of the Sacramento Valley can be seen. Photo taken
March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 winds through the headwaters
of Meadow Creek as it descends from Sitgreaves Pass. Photos
taken March 3, 2007.
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| The narrow winding pavement of Historic
U.S. 66 is a challenge to drive. Photo taken March 3,
2007.
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| Cool
Springs Camp was constructed in the 1930s as a tourist
camp along Historic U.S. 66. The property was in operation
after being bypassed in 1952, but burned in the 1960s
and remained as ruins until being reconstructed in 2004.
The ruins were used as part of the filming of "Universal
Soldier" in 1991. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Now leaving the Black Mountains, a view
over the broad Sacramento Valley can be seen as Historic
U.S. 66 descends. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 remains a scenic road up
to Kingman. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Historic U.S. 66 crosses Sacramento Wash
here. Notice the wide cleared right of way for the narrow
pavement. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| The mile markers on this section of Historic
U.S. 66 are maintained by Mohave County, but match with
the original 1949 mile markers placed by the State of
Arizona. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Now on the east side of Interstate 40, this
section of Historic U.S. 66 is still driveable as a frontage
road. Photo taken March 3, 2007.
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| Perspective of Historic U.S. 66 Eastbound
from Arizona 66 to Crookton
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| Grand
Canyon Caverns were discovered in 1927, and developed
for tourism in the 1930s. In 1962, a modern elevator was
installed in the dry caverns to escort visitors inside
the cave. The dry caverns are an interesting stop along
Historic U.S. 66. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| Distance sign to Ash Fork, Grand Canyon
and Flagstaff. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| Distance sign to Seligman and Flagstaff.
This sign was possibly placed when this was still U.S.
66, before bypass. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| Historic U.S. 66 passes across a wide valley
approaching the railroad town of Seligman. Photo taken
May 24, 2004.
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| Historic U.S. 66 meets Interstate 40 in
Seligman. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| This sign was placed by Yavapai County,
and predates the current Arizona standard U.S. 66 shield.
Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| Distance sign to the Crookton Overpass,
Interstate 40 and Ash Fork. Old U.S. 66 does not continue
on its own between Interstate 40 and Ash Fork, but is
subsumed by the freeway. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| The Crookton Overpass is a series of two
bridges over the railroad. Only the newer bridge is open
to traffic (the old eastbound bridge) - the original bridge
(later westbound) is now closed to traffic. Photos taken
May 24, 2004.
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| Perspective of historic U.S. 66 east of
the Crookton Overpass. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| This section of U.S. 66 ends at Interstate
40, at this guide sign. Photo taken May 24, 2004.
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| Perspective of Historic U.S. 66 in Flagstaff
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| Eastbound U.S. 66 dual-slab concrete section
after parting from the business loop in Flagstaff. Photo
taken 05/25/03.
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| Eastbound U.S. 66 gains asphalt as it approaches
Interstate 40, one-half mile. Photo taken 05/25/03.
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| Signage for Walnut Canyon National Monument.
U.S. 66 reconnects with Interstate 40 here. Photo taken
05/25/03.
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Page Updated July 16, 2007.
