The northern border of the township follows Tenmile Creek, a tributary of the Monongahela, and the longer northwestern border of the township follows the South Fork of Tenmile Creek.

The borough of Jefferson, a separate municipality, is surrounded by the northwestern part of the township.

The borough of Rices Landing borders part of the northeastern edge of the township, and the borough of Clarksville borders the northern edge of the township, across the South Fork of Tenmile Creek.

Unincorporated communities in the township include Pitt Gas, Braden Plan, and Dry Tavern.

22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older.