"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 was used to indicate areas of the map that were not yet explored or mapped. This designation was used on maps of the United States from the 17th century to the early 20th century. It was a way of acknowledging that there were still areas of the country that were unknown and unexplored.