Abstract: The technology is generally directed to a method of mapping fiber networks. The fiber networks may include a plurality of cables, such as fiber optic cables. The cable may be divided into segments. Each cable has a first end segment and a second end segment, each with a known location. When there is a perturbation that causes the cable to vibrate, each segment of the cable may experience an associated strain at a different time. Based on the known location of the perturbation sources, the known location of the end segments, and the relative time that the perturbation is detected at each cable segment, the location of each segment and, therefore, the entire cable may be determined.