Max, Nebraska

Max is a census-designated place in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. Max's population as of 2020 was 50.[3]

Max, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Main Street in Max, July 2017
Main Street in Max, July 2017
Max is located in Nebraska
Max
Max
Location within the state of Nebraska
Max is located in the United States
Max
Max
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 40°06′52″N 101°24′16″W
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyDundy
Area
[1]
 • Total0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
 • Land0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,907 ft (886 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total50
 • Density226.24/sq mi (87.42/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
69037
FIPS code31-31150
GNIS feature ID2583891[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.[4]

History

The first settlement at Max was made in 1880.[5] The community named itself in honor of the postmaster, Max Monivisin.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202050—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

See also

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Max, Nebraska
  3. "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.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Max, Nebraska
  5. 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.
  6. Exploring Nebraska Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9744358-7-9.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

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