[2] Harris Township occupies the northeast part of Menominee County, extending 24 miles (39 km) from north to south.

Menominee, the county seat, is 58 miles (93 km) to the south by road.

The Ford River drains the northern part of the township, while its tributary Tenmile Creek drains the central part.

Most of the Hannahville Indian Community is located within Harris Township.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,895 people, 656 households, and 516 families residing in the township.