Max, Nebraska
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyDundy
Unit prefImperial
Area total0.57 km²
Area land0.57 km²
Area water0.00 km²
Population as of2020
Population total50
Population density87.42 km²
Time zoneMountain (MST) (UTC-7)
Time zone (DST)MDT (UTC-6)
Elevation2907 ft
Coordinates40°06′52″N 101°24′16″W
ZIP code69037
FIPS code31-31150
GNIS feature ID2583891[1]
Area total0.22 sq mi
Area land0.22 sq mi
Area water0.00 sq mi
Population density226.24 sq mi

Max is a census-designated place in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. Max's population as of 2020 was 50.[2]

Description

Max is located in eastern Dundy County, along U.S. Route 34 (US 34) in the valley of the Republican River. Via US 34 it is 9 miles (14 km) southwest to Benkelman, the county seat, and 10 miles (16 km) east to Stratton. Its elevation is 2,900 feet (880 m) above sea level.[3]

History

The first settlement at Max was made in 1880.[4] The community named itself in honor of the postmaster, Max Monivisin.[5]

References

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  2. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Max CDP, Nebraska". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
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  4. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 58. ISBN 0803250606. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  5. ^ Exploring Nebraska Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9744358-7-9.