Google said the name changes, which also includes using Mount McKinley, will happen when Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is updated.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' and Mount Denali to 'Mount McKinley,' after federal approval. Here's what to know.
WSLS 10 News will follow the Associated Press' guidance when referring to the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. McKinley following President Donald Trump’s executive orders to rename them.
Trump also renamed Denali, North America’s tallest peak, as Mount McKinley, despite objections from Alaska’s senators.
President Donald Trump's executive order renames the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" and Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley. Google Maps will update its naming conventions following official government sources.
Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali on its maps for users in the U.S. following President Trump's controversial executive order.
Google said only users in the U.S. will see the change, adding that the name "Gulf of Mexico" will remain displayed for users in Mexico.
Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali mountain in Google Maps once a federal mapping database reflects changes ordered by the Trump
Google has said it will restore the name Mount McKinley to North America's highest peak and rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" on its Maps app, complying with executive orders by Donald Trump.
While the latest merchandise grab by MAGAs is ‘Gulf of America’ tee-shirts, flags, and other items, Google plans to officially change its maps to comply with two of Donald Trump’s dozens of executive orders he signed feverishly in his first week as President.