Gulf of Mexico Renamed to ‘Gulf of America’ by Google Maps for US Users

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Google has stirred curiosity by renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on their Google Maps platform. The sudden alteration, which aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order, has left many people eager to understand more about this intriguing transformation.

Google Maps US users can see new Gulf of America

Users in the United States who use Google Maps will now find the Gulf of America displayed on their maps rather than the Gulf of Mexico.

Google announced through a statement that they follow a regular policy of adjusting names based on the latest information from authoritative government bodies, as was recently seen on the platform previously known as X (formerly Twitter).

Google additionally provided a connection to the main page of the Geographical Names Information System (GNIS), a system established by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This system is responsible for supplying Google Maps with the names displayed on their digital maps.

Additionally, Google clarified that users of Maps will encounter the official local name when it differs across countries, whereas people globally will view both names.

This alteration stems directly from an executive decree issued by President Trump. Specifically, you’ll find details about this change in Section 4 of the document. In addition, here’s a snapshot of the place’s past and distinctive traits for your information.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve got to say, it’s quite intriguing that the Mexican administration isn’t on board with the proposed name change for the Gulf of Mexico. In fact, President Claudia Sheinbaum has penned down a heartfelt letter to Google, expressing her hopes that they might rethink their decision to rename this iconic body of water.

Beyond the Gulf of Mexico, Google Maps has also updated other location names. For instance, Mount McKinley in Alaska was renamed back to its original name, Denali. This peak had been known as Mount McKinley since 1917, named after the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. However, in a change made by the administration of President Barack Obama in 2015, it reverted back to its traditional name, Denali, which is the name used by Alaska’s native people and recognized by many prior to 1917.

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2025-02-11 17:11