Cold Springs
On the east side of US Highway 85 about 1.5 miles south of the intersection
of US Highways 85 & 26 in Torrington. Adjacent to Oregon Trail marker.

Cold Springs 3/4 mile east from this point

Cold Springs was a popular camping ground on the Overland Emigrant Trail to California, Oregon, Utah, and other points in the far west.

It was a stage station along the Overland Stage route 1854-1862 and also a pony express relay stop 1860-1861. Station tender was M. Reynal.

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