[3] It was named for Beaver Run, a stream which traverses the township from east to west.

Redbank Creek is the largest waterway, flowing southwesterly across the northwestern portion of the township.

The entire township is located in the Allegheny River watershed.

There are several small, unincorporated communities in the township: Conifer, Heathville, Ohl, Pansy and Langville.

21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.