Google Maps to Update for U.S. Users, Showing Gulf of America and Mount McKinley

Jan 28, 2025, 12:43 AM

Google Maps will update its platform in the United States to reflect changes introduced by President Donald Trump, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and reverting Denali back to Mount McKinley. Google confirmed on its X (formerly Twitter) account that it will implement these changes once official government sources, such as the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), are updated. The Department of the Interior has initiated the name changes following executive orders signed by President Trump. Users in the U.S. will see the updated names, while those outside may see both versions. This move aligns with the administration's efforts to rename geographic features and ensures digital maps are consistent with official government nomenclature.