Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US Users After Executive Order

Google Maps has begun displaying Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for users located in the United States, following a presidential executive order and updates to the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). The change is region-specific, meaning users outside the US continue to see the traditional name. Canadian officials have pushed back against the renaming, emphasizing the lake's longstanding historical and cultural significance. Other major mapping platforms, including Apple Maps and MapQuest, have not yet adopted the new name. This update follows a similar recent change in which Google renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' for American users.