The northern border of the township follows the South Branch of Blacklick Creek, a westward-flowing tributary of the Conemaugh River.

The unincorporated communities of Mundys Corner and Vinco are located in the eastern part of the township.

Pennsylvania Route 271 leads north into Nanty Glo and south 10 miles (16 km) to Johnstown.

[3] Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data.

21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.