On August 30, 2026, Google Maps changed the name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for users in the United States. The name remains unchanged for Canadian users, while international users can see both names. This change follows an executive order from President Trump regarding the renaming of the Great Lake. Google stated that the modification aligns with the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.
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Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for U.S. Users
Google Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for U.S. users, while retaining the original name for Canadian users. International users will see both names. This change is in response to an executive order from President Trump.
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