| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dundy |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 0.57 km² |
| Area land | 0.57 km² |
| Area water | 0.00 km² |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 50 |
| Population density | 87.42 km² |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| Time zone (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| Elevation | 2907 ft |
| Coordinates | 40°06′52″N 101°24′16″W |
| ZIP code | 69037 |
| FIPS code | 31-31150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583891[1] |
| Area total | 0.22 sq mi |
| Area land | 0.22 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.00 sq mi |
| Population density | 226.24 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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- ^ "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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- ^ 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.
- ^ Exploring Nebraska Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9744358-7-9.