Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America for US Users

Google Maps has updated its display for users in the United States to show Lake Ontario as Lake America, following an executive order from President Donald Trump renaming the body of water amid an ongoing trade dispute with Canada. The change, which took effect over the weekend, reflects an update to the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and is part of a broader pattern of the tech giant aligning its maps with official U.S. government naming conventions. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 29, Google explained that its maps are updated to reflect name changes in official government sources.