Clearfield Creek, a northward-flowing tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River, forms the western boundary of the township.

The unincorporated community of Blandburg is located just east of the center of the township.

Blandburg is approximately 14 miles (23 km) north of Altoona.

[3] Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data.

Prince Gallitzin State Park occupies a large portion of the western end of the township, and Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 108 and Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 158 occupy a large portion of the eastern end of the township.