27 While visiting the monument youmay also grab a bite to eat at the brasserie, learn about a plane crash, play on the highest playground in the Netherlands, explore the largest labyrinth in Europe, or take a hike through the surrounding forest. For more information on the fascinating story of Neutral Moresnet scan the QR code. continued For the non-surveyors, the monument is painted on each side with the initials of the country. However, if you look closely, the stone is also scribed with the same initial. [Photos 6-6C] North of the boundary monument is a monument commemorating the highest point in the Netherlands. [Photos 7, 7A] To the south, other monuments exist in this area, however no information was found regarding their origin or purpose. They appear that they may have at one time been on the Neutral Moresnet border. [Photos 8-8B] References • Tripoint in Vaals - Where 3 Countries Meet: Holland.com • Geschiedenis Drielandenpunt: www.drielandenpunt.nl/omgeving/ geschiedenis-drielandenpunt • The Rise and Fall of Neutral Moresnet: steve-lovelace.com/neutral-moresnet • Where Three Countries Meet: Famous Tripoints Around the World: twistedsifter.com/2012/05/ famous-tripoints-around-the-world/ Photo 7. Elevation mark commemorating the highest point in the Netherlands. Photo 8. Survey markers found south of the Drielandenpunt monument, possibly on the old Neutral Moresnet boundary. Photo 8A. Survey markers found south of the Drielandenpunt monument, possibly on the old Neutral Moresnet boundary. Photo 8B. Survey markers found south of the Drielandenpunt monument, possibly on the old Neutral Moresnet boundary. Photo 7A. Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org The Lost Surveyor
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