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Ridgewood NJ, Google Maps users in the U.S. will soon see new names for iconic landmarks following updates from the Trump administration.
The tech giant announced Monday it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and revert Alaska’s Denali mountain back to “Mount McKinley” in alignment with changes to official government sources.
Executive Orders Prompt Name Updates
Last week, President Donald Trump signed executive actions directing these name changes across federal maps and communications. In response, Google confirmed its long-standing practice of updating geographic names when federal sources change.
“We’ve received a few questions about naming within Google Maps,” Google shared in an X post. “We apply name changes when updated by official government sources.”
Regional Naming Variations
Google noted that users in Mexico will continue to see the name “Gulf of Mexico” on Google Maps. In other countries, both names will appear.
Historical Context of Mount McKinley
Trump’s decision to restore the name “Mount McKinley” reverses a 2015 move by the Obama administration that renamed the peak to Denali in recognition of its significance to Alaska Natives.
Trump argued the change honors former President William McKinley, whose policies he credited with making the U.S. “very rich” through tariffs and economic leadership.
Mixed Reactions to the Changes
The renaming efforts have sparked debate, with critics pointing to the symbolic and cultural importance of Denali to Alaskans and Indigenous communities. Supporters of the changes praise the restoration of historic names tied to past U.S. presidents.
What’s Next?
As Google Maps implements these updates, users in affected regions and beyond can expect to see the changes rolled out in the coming weeks. Whether these updates will influence public sentiment remains to be seen.
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