The census-designated place of Bass Lake is in the northeast part of the township, adjacent to Chardon.

Munson Township is home to Alpine Valley, one of the few skiing locations in Ohio.

[4] Munson Township was formed from the Connecticut Western Reserve.

[citation needed] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

Munson Township is traversed by the following Ohio state and U.S. highways: