The National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program has compiled an extensive bibliography titled Researching Route 66. This carefully curated resource includes nearly 3,000 entries that encompass a wide array of materials, such as fiction and nonfiction works, memoirs, documentaries, government documents, archival collections, academic theses and dissertations, preservation resources, and more.

This bibliography serves as an invaluable tool for a diverse audience—including researchers, students, journalists, filmmakers, Route 66 property owners, municipalities, tourism offices, museums, and others—by supporting a broad spectrum of projects related to Route 66. The resource is particularly significant as the nation celebrates 100 years of Route 66 in 2026, offering essential references for those seeking to explore or commemorate the historic route.

Researching Route 66 is available online, ensuring wide availability. For those who prefer a physical format, printed copies can be requested through the National Park Service, Route 66 Corridor Preservation office.