Plank Roads Leave a Comment / Route 66 / By mrzip66 I bought this from the Postcard Rack at Roy's in Amboy in 1991 from Buster Burris. The Picture was taken in 1956 of a Plank Road that crossed the desert in California before pavement. Plank Road Picture from 1963 Plank Road Picture taken in 1941 Old Post Card of a Plank Road To Learn more about Plank Roads and when/why we had them, click here. Another Good Link is here.