[3] The township is in eastern Jefferson County and surrounds the borough of Reynoldsville.

The eastern border of the township is the Clearfield County line.

Unincorporated communities in the township include Rathmel, Sandy Valley, Prescottville, Soldier, Wishaw, Pancoast, O'Donnell, and Deemers Crossroads.

U.S. Route 322 crosses the township from east to west, passing through Reynoldsville, and U.S. Route 119 crosses the southeastern corner of the township before entering Sykesville.

19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.