It covers the full extent of Census Division 18, and with an area of 32,984 km2 (12,735 sq mi), it is the largest municipal district in Alberta.

[4] Modern settlement occurred predominantly in the early twentieth century throughout the municipal district.

During the initial influx, the Edson to Grande Prairie Trail was a common route for many settlers reaching the north and east sections of Greenview.

As an Improvement District it was initially administered under Alberta's Department of Municipal Affairs.

Its westernmost portion runs along the Alberta – British Columbia border and is part of the Canadian Rockies.

Its northern portion is located in Peace Country while most of the south and interior is boreal forest.

The MD encompasses two other municipalities: the towns of Valleyview and Fox Creek as well as three reserves administered by the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

Greenview, in turn, is immediately neighboured by six municipalities, Wilmore Wilderness Park in the southwest and British Columbia.

[19] Greenview is served by the federal electoral divisions of Grande Prairie Mackenzie, Peace River- Westlock and Yellowhead.

As part of the CANAMEX Corridor, the presence of Highway 43 within the MD makes Greenview an important industry travel route.

They predominantly serve industry and medical facilities in the area with light aircraft.