Keith County, Hamilton
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Keith County | |
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 Keith County Courthouse in Underwood | |
 Location within the state of Hamilton | |
 Hamilton's location within Ibica | |
| Country |  Ibica |
| State |  Hamilton |
| Founded | 1701 |
| County seat | Underwood |
| Largest city | Underwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,009 sq mi (2,610 km2) |
| • Land | 998 sq mi (2,580 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 1.2% |
| Population ({{{2}}}) | |
| • Total | 818,661 |
| Area code | 290 |
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Keith County is located in the Ibican state of Hamilton. Its county seat is Underwood, the most populous city in the state. As of the 2020 census, the population was 878,661, making it the most populous county in Hamilton. The county is crossed southeast-northwest by the Underwood River.
Adjacent counties
- Lake County (north)
- Adams County (east)
- Bay of Albion (southeast)
- Lincoln County (south)
- Knox County (southwest)
- Clay County (west)
Economy
Keith County was originally the core of the lumber industry of north Hamilton, and is still home to a large number of papermills, sawmills, and fabrication facilities. Due to this economic importance, Underwood is also the hub of the railroads of northern Hamilton, hosting the headquarters of the Hamilton International Railroad.
Transportation
Highways
Interstate 5 has its north terminus in the city, and leaves to the southwest, heading to the state capital.
Ibican Route 1 crosses the city north to south, serving Anselmo to the south, and Georgetown and eventually Edmonson in Pherigo to the north.
Ibican Route 27 enters from the south, concurrent with IR-1, then in downtown Underwood turns east to serve Woodville
Hamilton State Highway 8 serves Crestmont and Imperial before heading east along the Bay of Albion towards Dewey.
Hamilton State Highway 16 begins in downtown Underwood and heads north-northeast to Lexington, and is the main access route to Hamilton Lakes National Park.
Hamilton State Highway 201 serves as a loop around Underwood, while serving ever city in the county. The route is entirely within the county.
Airports
The following public-use airports are located in Keith County:
- Imperial Municipal Airport
- Keith County Airport
- Underwood Executive Airport Airport
- Underwood International Airport
Education
Colleges and universities
School districts
- Anslemo Public Schools (partial)
- Cresmont Public Schools
- Imperial Public Schools
- Underwood Public Schools
Points of interest
- Keith County Extension Arboretum
- Keith County Zoo
- Keith County Fair
