MapQuest Name Standoff
MapQuest's refusal to rename Lake Ontario sparks controversy and boosts app rankings, contrasting with Google Maps' decision to label it 'Lake America'.
April 2025
CoMaps Created by Contributors in Response to Map Data Grievances
Major contributors developed CoMaps, a fork of Organic Maps. This creation was a direct response to grievances concerning map data naming conventions.
Source ↗August 2026
President Trump issues executive order renaming Lake Ontario
President Donald Trump announced an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario. This action was part of an escalating trade feud between the United States and Canada.
Source ↗MapQuest Refuses to Rename Lake Ontario per Trump Order
MapQuest announced it would not change the name of Lake Ontario on its maps. This decision was made despite an executive order from President Donald Trump directing the U.S. Department of the Interior to update the lake’s name.
Source ↗MapQuest Declines to Change Name of Lake Ontario
MapQuest, an online map platform, issued a statement regarding the naming of Lake Ontario. The company confirmed that it will not alter the existing name of the lake.
Source ↗Google Maps changes Lake Ontario name to Lake America
Google Maps updated its display for U.S. users, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. This change was made to reflect President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Source ↗MapQuest iOS App Reaches No. 4 on U.S. App Store
MapQuest's mobile app downloads increased following the name dispute. The iOS app reached the No. 4 position on the U.S. App Store’s Top Charts for apps (not including games) as of Monday morning.
Source ↗MapQuest Becomes No. 1 Navigation App in the United States
MapQuest achieved the No. 1 ranking in the United States for navigation apps. This ranking was recorded on Monday morning, 2026-08-31.
Source ↗MapQuest App Surges to No. 1 in Apple App Store Navigation
MapQuest's application achieved the top ranking in the Navigation category within the Apple App Store. This surge occurred after MapQuest maintained its refusal to rename Lake Ontario.
Source ↗MapQuest announces decision not to change Lake Ontario name
MapQuest, the online map platform, has stated it will not alter the name of Lake Ontario. This announcement addresses the ongoing name standoff concerning the body of water.
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