Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for U.S. Users
Google Maps has updated its application to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for users in United States, following an order by President Donald Trump. This change, reflecting a U.S. Geographic Names Information System update, comes amid escalating trade tensions…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 30, 2026 —
Google Maps has implemented a change within its application, renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for users located in the United States. This alteration follows an order issued by President Donald Trump.
The update aligns with a recent change in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). This geographical nomenclature adjustment occurs during a period of heightened trade tensions between the United States and Canada.
The contractor responsible for the update and the specific timeline for the renaming across all Google Maps platforms were not provided. Further details regarding the implications of this change on navigation or official mapping services were also not immediately available.
The renaming of a significant geographical feature like Lake Ontario comes at a time when diplomatic and economic relations between the two neighboring countries are under strain. The specific order by President Trump and the subsequent action by Google Maps are noted in the context of these ongoing trade discussions.
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