Google said it has begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario’s name in the U.S., replacing it with “Lake America.” The update follows a Trump executive order that changed the name.
WHO:Google
WHAT:Began rolling out a maps display change that shows Lake Ontario as “Lake America” in the U.S.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The change followed a Trump executive order changing the lake’s name to “Lake America.”
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