"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 likely referring to the historic names given to various locations on old maps of the United States. These names often reflect the original inhabitants of the area, or the original explorers who discovered the area. Many of these names have been replaced with more modern names, but they still remain on old maps as a reminder of the past.