Maybe this map will make more sense. The orange lines are the bluffs/cliffs, Pink circles are mostly open hardwoods, green dots are possible stand sites, yellow lines entry routes. Most buck sign (during rut) is through that valley and crosses the road and goes to the river, also along the edge of the clear cut and forest edge where the valley is. Though I have seen some around those walls. Those areas are really secluded and is where I have often thought the big bucks probably bed. No one goes in there.
If I hunt that southwest or even that north east stand, my problem is going to be noise. The north east isn't as bad since I walk though mostly pines, but the southwest has a mixture of oaks and pines and getting there I have to go over some thicker stuff.
