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Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States, reflecting a recent order by President Donald Trump that changed the name of the lake, the global technology giant says.
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- Why it matters
- The change affects how US users see and reference a major cross-border waterway, potentially creating confusion between US and international map versions.
- Most affected
- US map users — See Lake Ontario labeled as Lake America on Google Maps.
People navigating near the lake — May encounter different names depending on whether they use US or non-US map versions. - Likely next
- Whether other map platforms and navigation apps make the same change, and whether Canada responds formally to the rename.
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