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MapQuest vs. Trump: OG of Maps Keeps Lake Ontario Name, Sees Download Surge and Stock Boost for Parent

Aug 31, 2026 · 05:00 PM ET· updated 1h ago
MapQuest vs. Trump: OG of Maps Keeps Lake Ontario Name, Sees Download Surge and Stock Boost for Parent

President Donald Trump changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. A mapping company said they wouldn't comply.

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MapQuest's parent company decided not to change Lake Ontario's name on their maps, even though the president wanted them to. When companies stand by their choices, people sometimes pay more attention to them, which can make their stock move.

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