1. A method for deriving node localization information within communication networks having a plurality of nodes, wherein said nodes are separated by paths comprising: estimating the shortest path between a plurality of pairs of the nodes in the network; constructing a matrix, wherein said matrix includes said estimated shortest paths; applying multidimensional scaling to said matrix and identifying the eigenvectors corresponding to the largest eigenvalues; and constructing a relative map of the location of said plurality of pairs of nodes within the network utilizing said eigenvectors.