[3] Saint Louis County Highway 7 serves as a main route in the township.

The unincorporated communities of Sax and Zim are both located within McDavitt Township.

The unincorporated community of Forbes also extends into the northern portion of the township.

The Saint Louis River flows through the northern portion of McDavitt Township.

19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.