The U.S. Geological Survey has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in its Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). This update, reflected in Google Maps, defaults to the new name, while Apple Maps retains the former name. Users in the U.S. will see 'Gulf of America,' while those in Mexico continue to see 'Gulf of Mexico.' The rapid naming changes prompt questions about geographical name history and instances of frequent renaming in the U.S.
When you search for the gulf on USGS, you get the following result that defaults to Gulf of America.
As of the evening of February 10, 2025, Apple Maps still shows the Gulf of Mexico.
The GNIS has officially updated 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America.'
I honestly thought this was a joke.
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