US-66 Overview
Any gas station that still has old pumps is worth noting. But I could not find it on Google Maps. I spent more time looking for it than I care to admit.
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| Lost Corners posted 📍 Location - This abandoned Whiting Brothers Gas Station is located in Newberry Springs along Historic Route 66 in the Mojave Desert, east of Barstow, California. ⛽ History The station was part of the Whiting Brothers chain, a well-known roadside fuel company that operated across the American Southwest during the mid-20th century. The Newberry Springs location served Route 66 travelers during the highway’s busiest years. 🛣️ Decline After Interstate 40 bypassed much of Route 66 traffic in the 1970s, many small roadside businesses in the area began to decline, including this station. 🏚️ Current Status Today, the building remains abandoned and weathered by the desert climate. The site has become a popular photography location for travelers exploring forgotten Route 66 landmarks. |
The silver lining of not being able to find this station is that I found some more Route 66 history.
The Barn (Satellite)
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| Street View, May 2024 |
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| Howard Fox, May 2026 |
Newberry Springs Route 66 Marker (Satellite)
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| Street View |
Old Henning Motel sign (Satellite)
Bagdad Cafe (Satellite)
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| Street View |
What was this? (Satellite)
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| Street View |
Santa Fe Caboose (Satellite)
This caboose is in an RV park. The BNSF/Santa Fe tracks are a little north of here on the other side of I-40.
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| Street View |
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