Goshen County

Goshen County is an administrative region in eastern Wyoming covering High Plains territory, with Torrington as its county seat and main population hub. The land stretches across expansive grasslands and agricultural areas.

The region was named after Goshen Hole, a valley documented by explorer John C. Frémont in 1843 along the Oregon Trail. This geographic feature gave its name to the administrative division established later.

Cattle ranching and farming shape how people live and work across the territory, with ranches and farmsteads defining the landscape. These agricultural practices remain central to the community's identity and daily rhythm.

The region has a semi-arid climate with low annual rainfall and significant temperature swings between cold winters and hot summers. Visitors should prepare for variable weather and bring layers for changing conditions.

The territory passed through the hands of multiple powers before becoming part of the United States, creating a layered history visible in settlement patterns. This complex past shaped how communities developed across the landscape.

Location: Wyoming

Inception: 1911

Capital city: Torrington

Shares border with: Niobrara County, Platte County, Laramie County, Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, Sioux County

Website: http://goshencounty.org

GPS coordinates: 42.09000,-104.36000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26