[3] The township's original extent was reduced when the city of Finlayson was incorporated and separated from it.

[4] Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 18 and 23 are three of the main routes in the area.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 506 people, 196 households, and 141 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 96.84% White, 1.98% Native American, 0.40% Asian, and 0.79% from two or more races.

21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.