Max is an unincorporated community in Max Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States; located within the Chippewa National Forest and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. The community is located southeast of Squaw Lake at the junction of Itasca County Roads 4 and 34. State Highway 46 is nearby. Nearby places include Squaw Lake, Spring Lake, Inger, and Alvwood. Max is located 3.5 miles southeast of Squaw Lake. Max is also located 25 miles northwest of Deer River.