The center of the township is 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Monroe, the county seat.

Sandy Creek crosses the southwest corner of the township, passing through the center of the village of Maybee.

All three creeks flow to the southeast and are direct tributaries of Lake Erie.

The southeastern portion of the township is served by Monroe Public Schools, which also includes the majority of the village of Maybee.

The southwestern corner of the township, including a small western portion of the village of Maybee, is served by Dundee Community Schools.

The northwestern portion of the township is served by Milan Area Schools.