This is good for not making my gps spit out a bunch more useless numbers when its trying to tell me to take the next exit. Road safety, recreational and corporate points of interest. Dating back to the 20s, they generally fail to offer the same comfort as modern highways but more than make up for it with superior scenery and endless sidetrips. Eisenhower signed the federalaid highway act of 1956, the interstate system has been a part of our culture as construction projects, as transportation in our daily lives, and as an integral part of the american way of life every citizen has been touched by it, if not directly. Interstate exits in the united states transportation gps poi directory and poi download zone. Issues and options the congress of the united states congressional budget office for sale by the superintendent of documents, u. The next exit book by mark watson is a guide of usa interstate highway exit services. A guide to the sights a traveler can visit along the interstate highways. Exit 301 i10 lake city, fl 32055 usa answers to questions. How did people travel the usa before the interstate highway. Bibliography, 50th anniversary interstate highway system. Til there are 21 secret interstate highways in the. Here is one of the great untold tales of american enterprise, recounted entirely through the stories of the human beings who thought up, mapped out, poured, paved and tried to stop the interstates. Points of interest and support for all popular smartphones, tablets, gps devices and software.
Youll find a thorough exit by exit listing of every service you will need while traveling. Interstate exit guides highways, money, time, adventure. Best book for travelling anywhere using the interstates. The most complete interstate highway guide ever printed, the next exit, 11th edition, 2002. Interstate exits in the united states transportation gps.
The most complete interstate highway guide ever printed mark watson on. We are happy to report that the book is on schedule for shipment mid january 2020. May 23, 2018 the next exit book by mark watson is a guide of usa interstate highway exit services. Contains services located at every usa interstate highway exit. The route numbers were originally approved without hyphens, as a1, a2, etc. Originally the entire interstate network was planned to be completed in years. Highways are the ancestors of interstate highways route 66 was part of the network.
Alaska has three freeways, all in the anchorage area one including part of the glenn highway part of state route 1 and a small part of the parks highway state route 3 northeast of downtown anchorage, another including part of the seward highway also part of state route 1 southeast of downtown, and the third a part of unnumbered minnesota drive and omalley. One of the most valuable tools i owned when i was a long haul trucker was an exit guide it is a book that shows what businesses are close to the offramp at every interstate hwy exit in the u. Interstate highways, the most important link between states. California uses exit numbers on all of its noninterstate highways statewide when they are built to freeway standards.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thus, if youre looking for a specific brand of gas, a particular restaurant or highway rest area, is easy to find as the exit numbers are logically listed by number, then divided by northsouth or eastwest. In divided highways, tom lewis tells the monumental story of the largest engineered structure ever built. In our 512page paperback directory, youll find exitbyexit listings of the services you need while traveling. Baton rouge, millerville road, east baton rouge county louisiana interstate 12 exit highway junction. As long as there are more than one mile between exits they are fine. Thus, if youre looking for a specific brand of gas, a particular restaurant or highway rest area, is easy to find as the exit numbers are logically listed by number, then divided by northsouth or. After a long period in the nineteenth century in which the federal government did nothing to. Hitch hiking through the state of a nation by julian sayarer isbn. Find out what services are coming up as you travel the usa interstate highways including gas, food, lodging, camping, shopping, and much more. Contents of each listing contain names of vehicle fuel brands, whether or not. Interstate x, 8765 stockard drive, suite 701c, frisco tx 75034.
Construction of the system was authorized by the federal aid highway act of 1956. California uses exit numbers on all of its non interstate highways statewide when they are built to freeway standards. They are not marked, but are officially a part of the eisenhower interstate system. Usa interstate highway exit directory perfect paperback jan 1 2017. North carolinas new and future interstates the following is a list of interstate highways in north carolina either proposed, planned, partially completed, or completed within the past 5 years. About the next exit the next exit is the most complete and accurate composition of u.
Why do some us interstate highway numbered exits have. Jun 17, 2017 the exit numbers usually refer to mile markers. Thus, if youre looking for a specific brand of gas, a particular restaurant or highway rest area, is easy to find as the exit numbers are logically listed by number, then. The next exit helps you find gas, food, lodging and any other service you may desire before you exit the interstate highway. Find everything you need in the windshield, not the. Jun 17, 2006 the interstate highway system at 50 america in fast lane with no exit freeways have changed our way of life and given birth to new industries by michael cabanatuan published 4. Free and easy to use locator guide to interstate exits in the united states. The interstate system has been called the greatest public works project in history. In the united states, future interstate highways include proposals to establish new mainline one or twodigit routes to the interstate highway system. The links at the left list every exit that i am aware of online, grouped by stateprovinceetc. In our 512page paperback directory, youll find exitbyexit listings of the services you need while traveling the usa interstate highways including gas, food, lodging, camping, shopping, and more. The most complete usa interstate highway exit directory ever printed. Select a highway below to view that interstates exit numbering list.
Exit now interstate directory 2012 good sam publishing. How many times have you passed an exit on the interstate highway, and looked back over your shoulder to realize that you missed that gas station you were looking for. Apr 01, 2012 2012 exit now interstate exit directory is a spiralbound, easytouse copilot telling you exactly what youll find at over 17,900 exits on every u. The designation is the first of many steps to convert federal and state highways into i14.
All of the following photos are my own, taken on my summer 2001 and 2007 vacations. There is no rule to determine which system is used, so be aware of each states system when you enter. I want the latest edition because my older one is completely worn out. Creating and maintaining exit lists is a popular pastime among some roads scholars. The next exit 2018 is the 27th updated edition of the iconic usa directory, which in its 508 pages lists gas stations, food, lodging, shopping, hospitals, rv parks and other services. The next exit 20 lists services located at usa interstate highway exits nationwide. Food, gas, lodging, camping, shopping and attractions. For additional information, where available, click on the links below the highway number. One caveat, it only covers main highways on the interstate system but if thats where youre traveling this book can be invaluable.
Interstate 14 on its way across texas houston chronicle. The most complete interstate highway guide ever printed. Til there are 21 secret interstate highways in the us. How did people travel the usa before the interstate. Interstate exit directory by trailer life creator online at alibris. Our mobile apps for iphoneipad and android devices are gps enabled, receive updates in realtime, and are easy on your network data and battery life when you are on the road. Subscribe now to receive online access to our most updated highway interstate information. Exit information, plus, maps, history and trivia about i95 from boston to the florida. Interstate x started its operations with the aim to offer the best in logistics services in north america. The road network of the united states is divided into three main categories. The subject of divided highways is broader than the subtitle implies, as it also sses federal aid for road building before eisenhowers initiation of the interstate highway program.
Usa interstate highway exit directory by mark watson editor online at alibris. In both instances exit numbering begins from the south on northsouth routes or the west on eastwest routes. The most complete interstate highway guide ever printed mark watson, mark watson on. Eisenhower signed the federalaid highway act of 1956, the interstate system has been a part of our culture as construction projects, as transportation in our daily lives, and as an integral part of the american way of life. However like its interstate highways as stated above, the states budget concerns have caused exits on these routes to only be signed with numbers when signs need to be replaced. Contents of each listing contain names of vehicle fuel brands, whether or not diesel is available, and notes the names of stores that may be found at any given highway off. Why do some us interstate highway numbered exits have letters. Jan 01, 2017 this book concentrates on the national highways. Featured interstate chain motel 6 provides a cheap bed for the night along your route. Eisenhower national system of interstate and defense highways, commonly known as the interstate highway system, is a network of controlledaccess highways that forms part of the national highway system in the united states. Your guide to gas, food, lodging, medical services, and retail stores at every interstate highway exit. History of the interstate highway system 50th anniversary. The interstate highway system at 50 america in fast lane with no exit freeways have changed our way of life and given birth to new industries.
The federal interstate system is a 45,500 mile network of highways yet it represents only 1% of the nations public road mileage. Youll find a thorough exitbyexit listing of every service you will ever need while traveling including food, gas, lodging, camping, shopping, and much more. The most complete interstate hwy guide mark watson, mark watson on. The most complete interstate highway guide ever printed mark watson, mark watson, mark watson on. Whenever we needed something, bathroomfoodgas, we all scrambled for this book to see what was upcoming at the next exit. It lists every exit of every interstate in every state. This information on west virginia interchanges allows travelers to track their progress and provide their location in the event of emergency by noting the nearest milepost. Posner, stan and phillipsposner, sandra, drive i95, travelsmart, 2003. The first interstate construction contract was awarded by the missouri state highway department on august 2, 1956. Have you taken the wrong exit, only to be disapointed at the selection of services there. But if there are two exits on one mile, say at marker 34, then they cannot call both exits 34. The next exit 2020 services guide book the most complete. Interstate x was founded to make a mark in americas logistics industry.
Some freeways exit number starts from an advanced number i. Issues and options the congress of the united states congressional budget office for sale by the superintendent. Locate your favorite full service or fast food restaurants, shopping malls, outlets, fuel stations. These awards read more day in the life of a superintendent. Interstates receives abc awards for safety and project excellence april 7, 2020 interstates is honored to receive some of the highest awards from associated builders and contractors abc for both our safety program and project excellence. Just a little knowledge on the interstate numbering system can be a great aid in navigating throughout the country. You can go direct or find all the locations in our hotels by chain guide mobile app. Mark watson and associates have created the best database in existence of the usa interstate highway exit services. Youll find a thorough exit by exit listing of every service you will ever need while traveling the interstate highways including food, gas, lodging, camping, shopping. Knowing how the interstate highway system works can be a valuable tool in your travels. The most complete interstate highway guide ever printed watson, mark t. Excluded from this article are threedigit auxiliary interstate highways in varying stages of planning and construction, and the planned expansion of existing primary interstate highways. Interstate exit numbers georgia department of transportation. Dec 09, 2015 the designation is the first of many steps to convert federal and state highways into i14.
Youll find a thorough exitbyexit listing of every service you will need while traveling. Alaskas four interstates a1, a2, a3, and a4 are completely unsigned. The system extends throughout the contiguous united states and has routes. Georgia department of transportation one georgia center 600 west peachtree nw atlanta, ga 30308 404 6311990 main office contact us 2019 georgia department of transportation. Mileposts on the interstate system indicate the distance from a states western or southern border.
The most complete guide of interstate highway exit services 8. We literally wrote the book on interstate highway travel. Examples of highways with an exit 0 are british columbia highway 1 on the mainland, interstate 70 in wheeling, west virginia, along the west virginiaohio border, and interstate 90 on the montana side of the idahomontana border. Exit 301 fl, i10, us 41 lake city, white springs columbia county florida interstate 10 exit highway junction us interstate 10 301 fl exit 301 i10 lake city, fl 32055. The listings for the next exit for an interstate highway start at one end of the highway to the other end of the highway. The everpopular next exit directory, a motorists guide to services located along u.
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