The Wurtsmith Air Force Base is located within the township.

The Au Sable River flows east through most of the township and contains numerous dams and reservoirs.

[6][7][8] The Pine River also flows south into the township into Van Etten Lake before joining the Au Sable River slightly before Lake Huron.

29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[10] A satellite campus of Alpena Community College is also located within the township.