Upham says that Moran Creek was named for an early lumberman.

At a later date the post office was transferred to William J. Graves hotel in the village of Moran.

The Long Prairie River flows northwardly through the eastern part of the township.

19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

St. Isidore's Roman Catholic Church, founded by Polish immigrants in 1899, is located in the township.