Native American land and labor laid the foundation for Route 66 in the Victor Valley, California, before it was commissioned in 1926. The area's Indigenous lands were declared public domain by the U.S. government in the mid-19th century without tribal consent or compensation. The development that followed Route 66 was influenced by Native American geography and displacement. There is no evidence of negotiated land agreements with local tribes during Route 66 construction. The history of the route is important for education and preservation.