Continental Divide in McKinley County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Continental Divide

Elevation-7,295 feet

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021

1. Continental Divide Marker

Inscription. Rainfall divides at this point. To the west it drains into the Pacific Ocean to the east into the Atlantic.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 35° 25.44′ N, 108° 18.692′ W. Marker is in Continental Divide, New Mexico, in McKinley County. Marker is on New Mexico Route 122 west of Old U.S. 66, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 NM-122, Continental Divide NM 87312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

More about this marker. At least two other markers (with the same text) about the Continental Divide have been put up by the NMHPD.

Regarding Continental Divide. Continental Divide is an unincorporated community in New Mexico, with its own post office. This is noted for where Route 66 meets the Continental Divide.

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Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021

2. Continental Divide Marker

Marker can be seen from both NM Highway 122 and westbound Interstate 40.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 15, 2021

3. Continental Divide Marker

Continental Divide sign at the median of Interstate 40 (shot taken from the marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 161 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.