The Continental Divide is not located in a single state. It's a mountain range that stretches across North America, dividing the continent into two major watersheds:

* The eastern side: Water flows east towards the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico.

* The western side: Water flows west towards the Pacific Ocean.

The Continental Divide runs through the following states:

* Montana

* Idaho

* Wyoming

* Colorado

* New Mexico

* Arizona

* Utah

* Nevada

* California

* Washington

* Oregon

* British Columbia (Canada)

* Alberta (Canada)

* Saskatchewan (Canada)

* Manitoba (Canada)

It also passes through the Rocky Mountains and other mountain ranges along the way.