The city of Montague borders the southwest portion of the township, and a portion of the city of Whitehall borders the township to the south, across the White River.

U.S. Route 31, a four-lane freeway, crosses the township, leading south to Muskegon, the county seat, and north to the Ludington area.

Clear Springs Nature Preserve is located in the township.

[5] As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 601 households, and 456 families residing in the township.

19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.