Google Maps will update its names for Mount McKinley and the Gulf of America to reflect a presidential order by former President Donald Trump. The changes will be implemented once the federal government officially adopts these new names.
Google stated that it would update its Google Maps to reflect the renamed Mount McKinley and Gulf of America once the federal government officially adopts these new names. This follows a presidential order by former President Donald Trump to restore the original names of these geographical features. The order stipulated that the changes must be reflected in the federal Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, a department under the Interior.
Google emphasized its practice of synchronizing name changes with official government sources. They affirmed that upon GNIS implementing the changes, Google Maps would promptly update to display Mount McKinley and Gulf of America within the United States. However, the company acknowledged that if these names are not widely recognized outside the U.S., the existing internationally accepted names, Denali and the Gulf of Mexico, would continue to be used on Google Maps. Spokespersons for Apple Maps, integrated with iPhones, did not provide an immediate response to inquiries regarding their stance on the name changes. The Associated Press (AP) announced its intention to align with the official name change to Mount McKinley, stating that it would update its style guide to reflect this shift. The AP emphasized that the area in question lies entirely within the United States, granting the president the authority to alter federal geographical names within the country. The AP Stylebook, a widely utilized resource for journalists, provides guidance on place names, capitalization, official titles, and best practices. The organization also noted that the Gulf of Mexico has borne its current name for over four centuries and would continue to be referred to as such while acknowledging the new name chosen by the former president.
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