Keith, located on the Dukes Highway between Tailem Bend and Bordertown, is the centre for the local grain growing, olive production, wool and beef industries. Up until the 1880's, the area was known as Mount Monster (named after the small albeit prominent granite feature to the south) and formed part of the Ninety Mile Desert. The town was surveyed in 1884 and grew quickly around the existence of the railway. The area became prosperous in the 1940's after the CSIRO's research of adding trace elements to the soils resulted in productive farmland. The AMP society in the 1950's funded large scale land clearing and the initial establishment of farmlands, of which nowadays supports the local industries. A water pipeline connecting the River Murray at Tailem Bend to Keith & Bordertown gave the town and surrounding area a stable water supply. The town is also an important service centre for motorists travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne, offering a range of shops, accommodation and rest areas. The peculiar water feature in the standout Don Moseley Park (adjacent to Dukes Hwy and Anzac Tce) pays homage to irrigation which helped sustain farming the region.

Population: 1,200
State: South Australia
Name Origin: Named from Lord Kintore, the Governor of South Australia at the time who's former Scottish home town was called Keith Hall.
Pronunciation: Keeth
Postcode: 5267
Local Government: Tatiara District Council
Location: 229km south-east of Adelaide
Main Roads: Dukes Highway , Riddoch Highway
Main Watercourses: None
Radio Stations (Music): Triple J (102.5), 5TCB FM (104.5)

Photos from Keith (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	The Dukes Hwy, heading south-east into Keith approaching Emu Flat Rd (2006).
	The Dukes Hwy, looking south-east towards the Makin St junction, Keith (2006).
	Don Moseley Park, looking north-west, Keith (2006).
	Don Moseley Park, looking south east with the Irrigation Water feature, Keith (2006).
	The Water feature in full action, Keith. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Heritage Street, looking south-east from Anzac Tce, Keith (2006).
	Heritage Street, looking north-west from Makin Street, Keith (2000).
	Hender Street, looking south-east from Dugan Street, Keith (2006).
	And again, taken from a similar location - the trees at this stage had just been planted. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Makin Street, looking north-east from Hender Street, Keith (2006).
	The Penny Farthing coffee shop, a restored heritage building at the corner of Anzac Tce and Heritage St, Keith. Thanks to Jamie Scuglia for this pic (2001).
	Apex Park, looking north-east, Keith (2006).