Newington: RT-617 - MM 3.9 - SB

The landscape around Newington is gently rolling, wooded suburban terrain on northern Virginia’s Piedmont, which has shaped both its low-density development and economy tied to the Washington metropolitan area. The community lies in Fairfax County near Accotink Creek, whose waters reach the Potomac River through Accotink Bay. Road and rail corridors place Newington between Springfield and Fort Belvoir, connecting it closely with the capital region. Fort Belvoir, the U.S. Army post that grew from Camp A. A. Humphreys, established in 1917, remains a major nearby institution. Newington is primarily residential and commercial rather than a compact historic town, with wooded stream valleys still breaking up the built environment. Browse additional webcams from Fairfax County and northern Virginia to extend your view of the Washington region.

Among the regions of the United States, Virginia stands out for its sweep from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. Its varied terrain includes the Shenandoah Valley, the Piedmont of the central counties, and a long Atlantic-facing coast. Richmond, on the James River, is Virginia’s capital and a major centre of American Civil War history; farther east, Jamestown was the site of England’s first permanent settlement in North America, founded in 1607. Shenandoah National Park and its Skyline Drive trace the crest of the Blue Ridge. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Virginia.

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.