Lake America: A Name Change That's All Wet The recent decision by Google Maps to display "Lake America" for users in the United States has sparked confusion and criticism.
The change follows a US executive order signed by President Trump, which has left many questioning the motivations behind this quixotic name change.
At first glance, renaming Lake Ontario – or its temporary rechristening as "Lake America" on Google Maps – may seem like a trivial matter. However, this move is not without precedent.