Max, Nebraska

Census-designated place in Dundy County, Nebraska, United States

Census-designated place in Nebraska, United States
40°06′52″N 101°24′16″W / 40.11444°N 101.40444°W / 40.11444; -101.40444CountryUnited StatesStateNebraskaCountyDundyArea • Total0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) • Land0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)Elevation2,907 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 code31-31150GNIS feature ID2583891[2]

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

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

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References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b 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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