Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' After Trump Executive Order
Google Maps has made an unusual change to its maps of Lake Ontario. The US side of the lake is now labeled as 'Lake America', reflecting a decision by the US Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
The GNIS update was prompted by an executive order from President Donald Trump, and Google has updated its maps to reflect this change. Users in the US will see 'Lake America' on their maps, while those in Canada will still see 'Lake Ontario'. Outside of these two countries, users will see both names listed.
This decision is consistent with Google's policy of reflecting official government sources when it comes to geographical features. The company explained that this change affects other bodies of water as well, and it's not just a one-off update.