Max, Nebraska

Max, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Max

Location within the state of Nebraska

Coordinates: 40°06′50″N 101°24′10″W / 40.11389°N 101.40278°W / 40.11389; -101.40278Coordinates: 40°06′50″N 101°24′10″W / 40.11389°N 101.40278°W / 40.11389; -101.40278
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Dundy
Area
  Total 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
  Land 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
  Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 2,900 ft (900 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 57
  Density 258/sq mi (99.7/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 69037
FIPS code 31-31150
GNIS feature ID 831092

Max is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. Its elevation is 2,900 feet (880 m) above sea level.[1] Its population as of 2010 was 57.[2]

Max is located in eastern Dundy County along U.S. Route 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.

History

The first settlement at Max was made in 1880.[3] The community named itself in honor of the postmaster, Max Monivisin.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Max, Nebraska
  2. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Max CDP, Nebraska". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 58. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  4. Exploring Nebraska Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-9744358-7-9.


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