The change will only be visible to U.S. users. Those in Mexico will still see “Gulf of Mexico,” while those in the rest of ...

Google Maps said it would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America once it is officially updated in the U.S.

In 2015, the name of the peak was changed during the Obama administration to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives and preference of many Alaskans.

While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.

Google Maps will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the U.S.