I recently took on a unique challenge — mapping a 2 km road that wasn’t clearly visible on satellite images. To make it possible, I placed around 50 pin drops along the route to trace it accurately.
I used my personal bike to travel the entire stretch, and it took me about 2 hours to complete the task. But it wasn’t just a smooth ride — I had to stop the bike countless times, and in many cases, the next pin was so close that I had to walk with the bike instead of riding it. It was a slow, careful journey, but every step felt meaningful because I knew I was helping others discover this hidden path.
This road lies in a coastal region (উপকূলীয় অঞ্চল) of Lakshmipur District, in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, close to the Meghna River and the Bay of Bengal. The area is blanketed with dense betel nut trees, making roads like this one invisible in satellite imagery.
What kept me going was the thought that even a small effort like this can make a big difference. Thanks to local guide contributions, this road — once hidden under a green canopy — should be visible and accessible on Google Maps once it’s accepted.