Google Maps began displaying 'Lake America' instead of Lake Ontario for US users Saturday after the Trump administration ordered the renaming and the US…
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Google Maps has begun showing "Lake America" in place of Lake Ontario for users in the United States following President Donald Trump's order to rename the body of water. The change began rolling out Saturday, with Google confirming it updates Google Maps to reflect name changes in the US Geographic Names Information System.
The US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) formally updated the lake's name from Lake Ontario to Lake America, per Fox Business. Google Maps implemented the change for US-based users, while international users presumably still see the traditional name.
This marks a significant cartographic shift for one of North America's Great Lakes. Lake Ontario borders both the United States and Canada, making the renaming a notable decision with potential international implications.
The renaming was first announced via Trump's Truth Social platform, which shared a link to The Hill reporting on the change. Multiple outlets including Reuters and Fox Business have confirmed the implementation.
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