Located in the northwest corner of the county, it borders the following townships: Caesar Creek State Park is partially located in Chester Township.

New Burlington is a ghost town contained in the township.

Major roads are Interstate 71 and State Routes 73 and 380.

[5] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[6] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.