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Welcome to the map resistance

  • Posted on August 31, 2026
  • By The Globe and Mail
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  • 1 min read
In brief

MapQuest has emerged as an unexpected symbol of opposition against efforts to rename geographical landmarks. The navigation platform's decision to maintain the traditional name of Lake Ontario reflects broader tensions surrounding political attempts to alter established geographical nomenclature. This stance highlights the role of technology companies in preserving historical geographical identities amid contemporary political movements and cultural debates over territorial naming conventions.

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Welcome to the map resistance
Welcome to the map resistance

MapQuest’s refusal to rename Lake Ontario has made the navigation app an unlikely mascot of the resistance to Trump’s penchant for renaming geographical features
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