The name "Coldsprings" derives from the natural underground springs located throughout the township.

[4] The majority of Manistee Lake is within the southern portion of the township.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,449 people, 595 households, and 443 families residing in the township.

There were 1,349 housing units at an average density of 39.2 per square mile (15.1/km2).

20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.