Will Map Apps Rename Lake Ontario After Trump’s Order? It’s Too Soon to Say
The Great Lake’s name could change on your map app depending on what side of the US-Canada border you’re on.
The possibility of renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America has sparked debate following President Donald Trump's executive order. This echoes the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as part of a previous administration's policy. The change could impact how the region is depicted on popular map applications such as Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Bing Maps. While companies like MapQuest have stated they will not alter the name, the potential impact on technology considerations, mnemonics, and trade relations remains uncertain.
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