🕰️ Historic Alignment

Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.

 

The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.

These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.

Routes Tagged: 🕰️ Historic Alignment

Arkansas Highway 7: Jasper to Dardanelle

Arkansas Highway 7: Jasper to Dardanelle

Take a breathtaking drive through the heart of the Ozarks on Arkansas Highway 7 from Jasper to Dardanelle. This 71-mile route winds past the Arkansas Grand Canyon, through the Ozark National Forest, and into the Arkansas River Valley, combining scenic overlooks, foreste…

Arkansas Highway 10 – Westbound in Little Rock

Arkansas Highway 10 – Westbound in Little Rock

Travel 14 miles west along Arkansas Highway 10 in Little Rock, from downtown’s historic core through Riverdale, The Heights, Midtown, and into West Little Rock. Scenic views, city landmarks, and suburban growth all await along this key corridor.

Interstate 20: Tallulah to Vicksburg – Louisiana

Interstate 20: Tallulah to Vicksburg – Louisiana

Cruise 19 miles east along I-20 from Tallulah, Louisiana to Vicksburg, Mississippi, crossing the agricultural flatlands of the Mississippi Delta and the iconic Mississippi River into a city rich with Civil War history.

U.S. Highway 65: Arkansas to Tallulah – Louisiana

U.S. Highway 65: Arkansas to Tallulah – Louisiana

Cruise 46 miles down U.S. Highway 65 from the Arkansas state line to Tallulah, Louisiana, through quiet farmland and delta towns like Lake Providence and Transylvania. Be cautious: speed enforcement is strict along this rural stretch of highway.

Main Street: Southbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Main Street: Southbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Cruise 2 miles south on Main Street through downtown Little Rock and the historic SoMa District, ending at AR-365 (Roosevelt Rd). A short but rich drive through Arkansas’s capital city, blending urban energy with cultural landmarks.

Capitol Ave: Westbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Capitol Ave: Westbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Take a quick but meaningful drive along Capitol Avenue westbound in Little Rock, Arkansas. This one-mile stretch showcases the city’s urban core, government district, and ends at the iconic Arkansas State Capitol.

U.S. Highway 70: Eastbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

U.S. Highway 70: Eastbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Explore downtown Little Rock from the driver’s seat as we travel eastbound on U.S. Highway 70 along Broadway Avenue. This 2-mile drive takes you past major landmarks like I-630, the Robinson Center, and ends just shy of the Arkansas River crossing into North Little Rock…

Markham Street: Little Rock – Arkansas

Markham Street: Little Rock – Arkansas

Drive 1 mile along Markham Street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, past City Hall, the Old State House Museum, Robinson Center, and more — a short but iconic route through the heart of the capital city.

Interstate 57: North Little Rock to Searcy – Arkansas

Interstate 57: North Little Rock to Searcy – Arkansas

Drive 44 miles along newly designated Interstate 57 from North Little Rock to Searcy, Arkansas, passing through suburbs, air base access, farmland, and small towns along the historic alignment of U.S. 67. Includes interchanges with I-40, AR-440, and US-64.