the city of Goodridge is located within the township, but is politically independent.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69 km2), all land.

There were 27 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.39/km2).

21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 42.9% of families and 45.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 63.6% of under eighteens and 37.5% of those over 64.