I've had success with the old "high early, low late" rule of thumb. Hunt the high ground early, as bucks should be returning to their beds at or just after first light. Hopefully you can see one returning to his bed during shooting light, first thing. Also, the effect of thermal currents should carry your scent uphill, as the sun warms the air. The reverse is true toward dusk, the cooling air will fall down the hill, so position a stand below where you expect to see deer. With a prevailing wind from the west, you should access your stand from the east, and place your stand to the east of where deer are expected to be. Beyond that, you need to plan several stand sites for varying wind conditions, and different trails. Maybe even trim some shooting lanes well ahead of the season.

Scout it quickly, what I mean is move quickly through the area so you don't leave concentrated scent behind, noting where fresh sign and feed is located. If you are not seeing deer, adjust your setup accordingly. I don't like to set up close to where they bed, but I will move closer as the season progresses, if I'm not seeing deer. Also, hunt a stand a couple times, then move to a new spot. The deer will start skirting a stand site that is used frequently.

Topos are great, but once you're on the ground you'll be able to key in on features that tend to funnel deer. Sometimes that's a feature like a saddle in a ridge, or it can be related to cover type. When I walk through an area, I let the terrain "steer" me as I go. Before I know it, I'm on a deer trail. Wherever you see trail junctions, consider placing a stand there, and then plan an access route that doesn't require you to walk on the deer trail.

Sounds like you are on your way. Just be flexible, and don't lock in on a particular stand.