Broad Meadows: DE 24 @ HOLLYMOUNT RD

Broad Meadows lies on the low Atlantic Coastal Plain in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, where flat ground, woods and drainage channels have encouraged a dispersed rural-residential pattern. The Delaware Bay shoreline lies to the east, while the wider county is shaped by farming and the poultry industry, an important part of southern Delaware’s economy. This is a quiet inland setting rather than a built-up resort centre, within the landscape that connects coastal communities with the county seat of Georgetown. Browse other webcams across Sussex County and Delaware to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

Built around settlements and commerce on the Delaware River, Delaware grew into a compact Mid-Atlantic state. Its northern edge meets the river and Delaware Bay, while the south, including Sussex County near these coordinates, opens toward Atlantic beaches, salt marshes and low-lying farmland. Dover is the state capital; Wilmington, on the Christina River, is Delaware’s largest city and a long-standing industrial centre. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on 7 December 1787, a distinction reflected in its “First State” nickname. Cape Henlopen, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach underline the importance of the coast to local life. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Delaware’s coast, bay and inland communities.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.