To the east, in Wyoming County, are Braintrim, Windham, and North Branch townships, and to the south, in Sullivan County, are Colley and Cherry townships.

The unincorporated community of Sugar Run is located in the northern part of the township, along the Susquehanna River.

[3] As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,177 people, 454 households, and 339 families residing in the township.

The racial makeup of the township was 98.22% White, 0.34% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races.

19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.