It was named for Milton C. Snorf, a pioneer settler.

[1] Milton Township covers an area of 36.38 square miles (94.2 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Whitewater.

According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Brainerd, Harder and Swiss.

The stream of Dry Creek runs through this township.

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