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north America The North American continent. The Sonoran Desert is located in the United States, specifically the southwestern portion of Arizona and southeastern portion of Ca â¦ lifornia, as well as, Mexico, covering most of Baja California and the western half of the state of Sonora, Mexico. 10 people found this useful. Jeffrey A. Beard. 10,147 Contributions.