I rely on Google Maps every day, but these 4 missing features still hold it back

I use Google Maps every day. Here are four missing (and quite basic) features I wish Google would finally add.

Google Maps will show ‘Lake America’ in U.S., not ‘Lake Ontario’

The president’s order affects the U.S. Geographic Names Information System, which ​sets the standards for official U.S. maps.

Google Maps Adds Agentic Feature That Orders Food and Books Hotels for You

Interested users will also be able to share their entire schedule with Google Maps and let its AI agents takeover.

Calls and clicks keep falling as Google Maps becomes the destination

New findings show rankings remain stable while customer behavior changes, making profile quality and reviews critical for local visibility.