Located in the western corner of the county along the Ohio River, it borders the following townships: Greenup County, Kentucky, lies across the Ohio River to the south.

It is the farthest downstream of Lawrence County's Ohio River townships.

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.

The vast majority of the township receives Pre-K through 12th grade education from the Rock Hill Local School District.

Small portions of the township receive these services from the Green Local School District, or from Ironton City Schools.