Event Brief
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to US users
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Google says it updated its Maps app so US users see “Lake America” instead of Lake Ontario. The change follows an order by President Trump to rename the lake for users in the United States.
WHO: Google Maps
WHAT: Updated Google Maps to display “Lake America” for US users instead of “Lake Ontario.”
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Google said the update was made after President Trump ordered the Lake Ontario name change for US users.
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