The South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club Historic District was listed in 1986.

[4] Adams Township is located in the southeast corner of Cambria County at 40.392581, -78.542633,[5] approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of Johnstown.

[3] The elevation rises to more 2,860 feet (870 m) above sea level in the southeastern part of the township, on Pot Ridge near the crest of the Allegheny Front.

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data.

A portion of the Gallitzin State Forest (Babcock Division), a section of the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and a portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 26 are located in the township.