Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Continental Divide Edition
Cross America’s rooftop in comfort with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, expertly crafted from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Emblazoned with the bold slogan “Where the Water Flows East or West,” this striking design honors the high-desert pass of Continental Divide, New Mexico: a natural wonder and one of Route 66’s most iconic landmarks.
Perfect for geography enthusiasts, road-trip dreamers and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, allowing you to celebrate a place where nature and nostalgia meet.
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About Continental Divide, New Mexico: A Natural Milestone on the Mother Road
Perched at 7,295 feet above sea level, Continental Divide sits about 25 miles east of Gallup along the 1937 realignment of Historic Route 66 in New Mexico. Here, the land rises to form the literal backbone of North America, where rainfall is split between two epic journeys: one flowing eastward across the Great Plains to the Gulf of America and the other westward through canyon country to the Pacific Ocean. A roadside marker proudly identifies this point, making it one of the most photographed spots on the Mother Road.
A Landmark of Curiosity and Commerce
During Route 66’s golden age, this windswept mesa was alive with curio shops and trading posts, the most famous being the Continental Divide Trading Post. Travelers stopped to admire the view, refuel, and shop for authentic Navajo crafts, petrified wood trinkets, and “Watershed of a Continent” postcards. Towering neon arrows, painted teepees, and roadside billboards turned this desolate high-desert pass into a must-see attraction. Even after the arrival of Interstate 40, a few souvenir stands and truck stops kept the tradition alive, continuing to serve the endless flow of modern travelers crossing this natural divide.
Continental Divide Today: Nature's Crossroads
Surrounded by endless skies, red mesas, and the distant hum of passing freight trains, Continental Divide remains a place of quiet wonder. For Route 66 enthusiasts, it represents not just a point on a map, but a powerful symbol of connection and change: a reminder that the story of the Mother Road is as much about the landscapes between the towns as it is about the towns themselves. Standing here, where the winds of the desert meet the flow of the continent, you truly feel the pulse of America’s open road.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
