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A textbook question, one perfect for an encyclopedia site such as Britannica.com. A simple search on "continental divide" quickly returned a clear and concise explanation. We learned that the term "continental divide" is applied to the main water parting of any continent. However, we're going to assume your question refers to the Continental Divide in North America. The divide runs along the crest of the Rockies, from British Columbia, through the United States, and continues southward into Mexico and Central America. It divides the continent's principal drainage into that flowing eastward (to the Hudson Bay in Canada or to the Mississippi River) and that flowing westward
(to the Pacific Ocean). For some great information on the Continental Divide Trail, visit the nonprofit Continental Divide Trail Alliance. In addition to providing facts about the organization, the site offers information on volunteer opportunities and planning trips to the trail.
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