Google to change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in maps – DW – 01/28/2025
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Google Maps announced it will be following the US government's lead in changing the name of Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in the US. Outside of the US and Mexico, users will be able to see both names.

Summary

Google Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for U.S. users following a U.S. government decision.

The U.S. Department of Interior recently announced the official name change, implemented by the Board on Geographic Names.

Google stated it updates names based on official government sources.

The name will remain “Gulf of Mexico” in Mexico and display both names elsewhere globally.

This change stems from an executive order by Trump, who also reversed the 2015 renaming of Alaska’s Denali to Mount McKinley.

  • @mkwtEnglish
    1•4 days ago

    I checked the NOAA chart viewer yesterday, and it hadn’t changed there

    • Flying SquidEnglish
      3•3 days ago

      Funds must be allocated. That said, they want to get rid of the National Weather Service part of the NOAA and force everyone to use shitty Accuweather, so it will be a lot cheaper.