[2] The township includes the village of Reedsville which contains a medium size state police barracks.

The township is divided by north-to-south PA Route 183 which serves as a highway connecting Schuylkill and Berks Counties.

The Schuylkill County Fairgrounds are located in the township off east-to-west PA Route 895.

A small portion of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 80 and Number 110, through which passes the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located along the southwestern corner of the township, and a portion of the Weiser State Forest is located along the northern border of the township.

19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.