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    Zayne PhamBy Zayne PhamFebruary 11, 2025Updated:February 11, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read2 Views
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    Google Maps Finally Updates Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. (Image Source: Google)
    Google Maps Finally Updates Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. (Image Source: Google)
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    Google Maps has officially updated its naming conventions for a major body of water, replacing “Gulf of Mexico” with “Gulf of America” for users in the United States. This change comes on the heels of an executive order from President Donald Trump, and it has sparked widespread discussion over when did the Gulf of Mexico get renamed, is the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, and why did Google Maps change Gulf of Mexico.


    When Did the Gulf of Mexico Got Renamed?

    On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14172, titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness.” One of the key directives of this order was to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The order covers the U.S. Continental Shelf bounded by Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, extending to the seaward boundaries with Mexico and Cuba. The renaming effort is part of a broader initiative to restore names that, in the president’s view, more accurately reflect American heritage and contributions.

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    GULF OF AMERICA ✅ pic.twitter.com/WyyEEqFGN2

    — The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 10, 2025

    This executive action was formally implemented by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names through updates in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), a key database used by mapping services worldwide. Consequently, the name change became effective for all federal purposes in the United States within a few days of the order.


    Is the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America?

    Many are asking, is the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America? Essentially, both names refer to the same body of water. The renaming initiative has not altered the physical geography of the region; it has only changed the official designation in U.S. federal records and on mapping services for American users. In regions such as Mexico, the waterway will still be known as the Gulf of Mexico. For all other international users, Google Maps displays both names, thereby providing clarity and preserving regional differences.

    Google changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but only for users in the United States. (Image Source: Google)
    Google changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but only for users in the United States. (Image Source: Google)

    Why Did Google Maps Change the Name?

    The simple answer to why did Google Maps change Gulf of Mexico lies in the platform’s adherence to official government nomenclature. Google has a longstanding practice of updating its maps to reflect the latest information from the GNIS. When the U.S. government officially changed the name to Gulf of America through an executive order and subsequent updates to the GNIS, Google promptly made the necessary adjustments. This ensures that the data on Google Maps remains accurate and consistent with federal standards.

    The update has sparked a range of reactions. Supporters of the name change view it as a reclamation of American heritage and a move toward honoring national history. Critics, however, argue that renaming a well-known geographic feature might lead to confusion both domestically and internationally. Nevertheless, Google Maps’ decision to implement the change based on official government data underscores its commitment to reflecting accurate, up-to-date information.

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