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With our iconic Road Atlas leading the way, we help travelers make the most of their road trips. Est. 1856.

03/02/2026

Thanks to Popular Sciencefor naming the Rand McNally 2025 Large Scale Road Atlas a must-have for emergency roadside kits.

In an emergency, your navigation shouldn't depend on a signal. We’re proud to be the "backup plan" that keeps drivers moving safely.

Read the full gear guide from PopSci. (Link in comments.)

02/10/2026

Welcome to our Map Geeks and Travel Enthusiasts Community! 🛣️✨

We want to give a huge welcome to all our new followers and long-time Route 66 fans! As we gear up for the Route 66 Centennial, we are thrilled to have so many passionate "Roadies" joining the Rand McNally Publishing community. 🗺️❤️

Mapping a road with a century of history and more than 1,700 points of interest is a massive undertaking. While our new Route 66 Centennial Map features a curated list of 66 Essential Stops—using our icons for Food, Quirky Icons, Museums, History, and Classic Motels—we know that the real magic of the road lies in the hidden gems you find along the way.

We want to see YOUR "Stop 67!" 📸

Did we miss your favorite neon sign, a historic alignment, or the local diner you never skip? We want to hear about it! We are building a Route 66 Centennial Community Gallery, and we're starting right here in the comments.

How to join: 1️⃣ Post a photo of your favorite Route 66 "hidden gem" in the comments. Also let us know the photo credit. 2️⃣ Tell us the town and why it’s a must-see for you!

We’ll be selecting our favorite community picks from the comments to feature in our official gallery on the Rand McNally Publishing Route 66 landing page. Let’s celebrate the next 100 years of the Mother Road together! 🇺🇸

Legal Note: By sharing your photo and story in the comments, you grant Rand McNally Publishing permission to feature your submission in our Route 66 Centennial Community Gallery on our website and social media channels.

01/27/2026

It's here!! We're proud to announce The Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial has launched and is available to order.

Produced in partnership with the Route 66 Centennial Commission, this map serves as both a commemorative keepsake and a comprehensive guide for the Mother Road's 100th anniversary in 2026. From historic alignments to modern-day festivals, it is designed to be the definitive companion for the next generation of explorers.

By purchasing this official map, you are also contributing to the highway’s future; a portion of every sale supports the preservation efforts and grant programs of the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership.

The Official Map is available now at: 🔗 randpublishing.com 🔗 Amazon 🔗 Barnes & Noble and other retailers across the country.

Prepare for the centennial with the name travelers have trusted on the road for nearly two centuries.

01/26/2026

From our archives to your walls. 🗺️✨

We’ve been asked for years if we sell our vintage maps, and for the first time ever, we are opening up our vaults! We are proud to bring you the Rand McNally Vintage Wall Map Collection — a selection of our most iconic classics, beautifully restored for your home.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a map geek or looking for a unique statement piece, these maps are designed to fit your life:

📌 City Maps: Create a frame cluster in your living room to highlight all the favorite places you’ve lived or visited. 🏙️🖼️

📌 Historic US Maps: Bring a sense of timelessness and classic style to your home office or library. 📚

📌 State Maps: Add a local touch to your lake house or dorm room. 🛶🎓

📌 Railroad Maps: A dream for the railroad buff—the perfect statement piece for a den or hobby room. 🚂

These make great housewarming and graduation gifts as well!

Each print uses premium heavyweight matte paper to preserve the authentic colors and intricate details of the original 19th and 20th-century designs.

Explore the vault and find your classic. Link in comments.

12/16/2025

Does Rand McNally still send out those beautiful, custom Christmas cards? 🗺️🎁

Tom Vitacco, Rand McNally Publishing’s Director of GIS, reveals the insider answer in the new "Ask a Cartographer."

It’s a nostalgic look back at a 40-year tradition, featuring the incredible design work of Chris Arvetis, historic maps, and some surprisingly creative card folds!

Read the answer and see examples of the cards (link in comments.)

Drop your map questions in the comments for a chance to be featured in the next installment!

12/01/2025

It's not too late to save 25% on your favorite Rand McNally maps and atlases. Give the gift of travel this holiday season. Shop the sale on RandPublishing.com

11/25/2025

Give the gift of travel this holiday season. Our Black Friday sale is live starting today!

Use promo code BF2025 to get 25% off everything on our site (excluding globes.)

11/05/2025

We are delighted and deeply honored to announce that Rand McNally Publishing has been named the Official Map Provider for the historic Route 66 Centennial Celebration next year! We are also proud to be a Founding Sponsor of this landmark celebration.

As North America's leading map and navigation company since 1872, our legacy has always been intertwined with America’s road network—in fact, we even played a role in creating the original highway numbering system used to name Route 66. Now, we're proud to create the Official Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map.

Our Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map is designed to be the definitive resource and a cherished keepsake for the Mother Road's 100th Anniversary.

It will feature:
📍 Our best-in-class cartography, showcasing both historic alignments and modern drivable sections.
📍 Our 66 favorite POIs along Route 66
📍 Expert insider advice on driving the route now
📍 QR codes that link directly to the official directory of Centennial events and activities along the entire 2,448-mile route

We are excited to help travelers experience Route 66 in a way that honors its past while embracing the future.

The Official Route 66 Centennial Anniversary Map will be available for purchase starting in January 2026. Get ready to hit the road and celebrate 100 years of America's Main Street.

Read the full press release for all the details on this partnership. (Link in comments).

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Rand McNally Publishing! 🎃

You never know when your GPS might ghost you... Be prepared for any 'undead' emergency with a Rand McNally Road Atlas. Wishing you a frightfully good night! 👻

10/30/2025

We're incredibly proud to announce our partnership and sponsorship of the Newberry Library’s compelling new exhibition: “Mapping Outside the Lines.” 🗺️

This exhibit re-examines how we understand the world through the lens of historical and unconventional cartography. We are particularly pleased that a piece of our history is a featured item: our iconic 1951 two-color RA map of Kentucky/Tennessee. This map stands as a prime example of the authoritative and dependable navigational resources Rand McNally has supplied to generations of American travelers.

Our map was recently showcased in a local news feature. You can view the full segment from FOX 32 (link in comments.)

The segment, titled "Inside 'Mapping Outside the Lines' at the Newberry," highlighted the show's premise: using diverse maps to challenge traditional perspectives and demonstrate that maps are powerful historical artifacts that reflect culture and politics, not just geography.

We encourage everyone to visit the Newberry and experience this important journey "outside the lines" of conventional mapping.

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