The creek touches no fewer than twenty of the thirty-six sections of land within the township.

Main highways include: Organization of Seward Township was approved by the Nobles County Board on September 28, 1872.

The first township meeting was held on October 30, 1872, and the name Seward Township was selected at this first meeting in honor of U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward who died just twenty days earlier on October 10, 1872.

Seward Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat.

Seward Township is represented by Nobles County Commissioner Diane Thier.