Places and custom post types

Would it, or is it possible, to allow the GD-places naming to be changed to a user chosen term.

For example Places with custom post types of Reservoirs, Rivers and Lakes would be three custom post types where if the gd-place could be changed to Reservoirs there would only be a further two which would aid navigation and listing.

Even being able to turn place off would help end users make the correct selections – just an observation 🙂