"Designation on old U.S. maps" NYT crossword answer is:
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The designation on old U.S. maps crossword clue NYT (October 3 2023) is "Terra Incognita." This Latin phrase translates to "unknown land," and it was used to mark areas on maps that were unexplored or not well-known. It was a way for mapmakers to indicate that the area was not fully understood or charted. This phrase is still used today to refer to unknown or unexplored places.