The northern portion of East Lake Ocheda is also found within Lorain Township.

Main highways include: Organization of Lorain Township was approved by the Nobles County Board on September 3, 1872.

Lorain Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Brad Finstad.

At the state level, Lorain Township is located in Senate District 21, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 21B, represented by Republican Marj Fogelman.

Lorain Township is represented by Nobles County Commissioner Gene Metz.