Midway: 114 - EB 580 W/O Patterson Pass

Midway occupies a stretch of irrigated farmland near the California Aqueduct at the eastern end of the Altamont Pass corridor in California’s Central Valley. The pass marks the transition between the inland valley and the hills leading toward the San Francisco Bay Area, while Interstate 580 and a major rail route make this an important connection between them. The aqueduct forms part of California’s State Water Project, carrying water south from the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. Midway is defined less by an urban centre than by fields, water infrastructure and movement across the pass. Continue with other webcams from western San Joaquin County to see how this part of the Central Valley connects regionally.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

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.