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The Gulf of Mexico and Denali mountain are having their names changed by the US government. Here's why that matters to locals.

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Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps.

The Gulf of Mexico and Denali mountain are having their names changed by the US government. Here's why that matters to locals.

News & Advice How Names on Maps Get Changed—and Who Gets to Decide The Gulf of Mexico and Denali mountain are having their names changed by the US government. Here's why that matters to locals.