Google Maps has renamed 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' in its mapping service, rolling out the change on a Saturday. This update was implemented faster than the official US government maps, which are still awaiting the change.
Background
There has been an ongoing discussion about renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' to reflect a broader pan-American identity. The US government has proposed similar changes to official maps but the process is ongoing.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 31, 2026 at 11:33 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10