Continental Divide, New Mexico
Continental Divide: Situated in McKinley County at an elevation of 7,228 feet, this point marks the hydrological divide where waters separate to flow toward the Atlantic or Pacific oceans.
About
Continental Divide is a city located in the county of McKinley in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Continental Divide
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | McKinley County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4250,-108.3154 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 02:53:54 (17th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 87312 |
| Weather | 53℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Continental Divide is located at 35°25'30"N 108°18'55"W (35.4250300, -108.3153500).
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quart...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Continental Divide, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187596 | Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint (NM) | 87313-0849 |
| 187958 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus | Gallup (NM) | 87301 |
| 188021 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants (NM) | 87020-2025 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Continental Divide, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLP | Gallup station | 201 East Highway 66 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Continental Divide.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Divid Post Office | Continental Divide (NM) | 87312 |
Other cities in McKinley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKinley County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,253 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Zuni Pueblo | 6,302 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Crownpoint | 2,278 | Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico |
| Thoreau | 1,865 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States |
| Navajo | 1,645 | Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States |
| Black Rock | 1,323 | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US |
| Church Rock | 1,128 | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America |